Jimmy Massey: At War

Jimmy Massey, one of the first military officers to report widespread human rights abuses in Iraq, discusses his experiences on the ground in Iraq, including his involvement in the unlawful shooting of unarmed protestors and innocent civilians passing through checkpoints. Massey also discusses the unique training and culture of the US Marine Corp which made these killings possible. He discusses coming home from Iraq, including his symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which is a life-threatening illness effecting more than 20% of US soldiers & their families after their return from Iraq. Jimmy Massey also discusses his reasons for taking a public stand against the war in Iraq. Staff Sergeant Jimmy Massey is a leading pro-soldier, anti-war activist and founding member of Iraq Veterans Against the War. He was one of the first military officers to report human rights abuses by the United States in Iraq. Jimmy is also a 12-year veteran of the US Marine Corp who received an honorable discharge after his service in Iraq. During his 12 years of service in the Marines he served as: Marine Recruiter Parris Island Trainer Staff Sergeant commanding 30+ men deployed in Iraq. He is now one of the leading antiwar, pro-soldier advocates in the United States. This is an exceptional movie for those who want to make sure they know what military service may involve prior to enlistment, and for those who want to insure family members, friends and students are well informed before joining th…