LAREDO, Texas – The Texas A&M International University Department of Athletics is sponsoring a Pre-Veterans Day film event with the screening of the documentary Project 22 on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Student Center Auditorium on campus. The screening is open to the general public with no admission charge. Popcorn and drinks will be available for a donation with proceeds benefitting a local veterans nonprofit organization.

Project 22 examines the disturbing fact that an average of 22 U.S. military veterans commit suicide daily.

The film's website summarizes the film as follows:

Project 22 follows two combat-wounded Veterans on a mission to find hope. Riding motorcycles from San Francisco to New York, Daniel and Doc speak with Veterans about post-war challenges that lead to suicide and the healing Veterans are finding in alternative forms of therapy such as sailing, pottery, education, service dogs and more. During the 6,500 mile journey, our riders interview leading researchers, mental health clinicians and educators who specialize in Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress, as well as, a leading expert in Warrior Culture and Combat Stress. Asking hard hitting questions and opening up about their own struggles, Daniel and Doc will stop at nothing to reach tomorrow's twenty-two.

Attending the screening for a post film question and answer session will be United States Marine Corps veteran and Warrior Art founder Nester Hernández, who is also one of the featured interviews in the film. Mr. Hernández will take part in a question and answer session following the screening.

This year's screening marks the second straight year and fifth time overall that TAMIU Athletics has sponsored a Veterans Appreciation film event.

For more information about the screening contact Associate Athletics Director Daniel Lathey at 326-2892 or e-mail dlathey@tamiu.edu.