The documentary follows 21-year-old Sgt. Nick Mendes, who was paralyzed from the neck down after being blown up by an I.E.D. in Afghanistan. The film chronicles his five-year journey as he adjusts to life in California, from being unable to speak, eat, or breathe on his own to studying for a real estate license and enjoying hobbies like video games and fishing with mouth-operated technology.
American Veteran
The documentary chronicles the challenging transition of Army Sergeant Nick Mendes, who narrowly escaped death from a devastating IED blast in Afghanistan, as he navigates the difficulties of reintegrating into civilian society.
