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Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 is a 2013 documentary film about the Veterans Crisis Line, directed by Ellen Goosenberg Kent and produced by Dana Perry. The film was edited by Geof Bartz, A.C.E and co-edited by Gladys Mae Murphy. The cinematography was done by Tony Hardmon. It won the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) at the 87th Academy Awards.
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| Directed by | Ellen Goosenberg Kent |
| Produced by | Dana Perry |
| Cinematography | Tony Hardmon |
| Edited by | Geof Bartz and Gladys Mae Murphy |
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| Distributed by | HBO |
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Running time | 40 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film focuses on the employees who staff the United States Department of Veterans Affairs suicide hotline in Canandaigua, New York. The 44-minute documentary shows the emotional strain the job has on employees (many of whom are veterans, former service members, or military family members), and the deep compassion and devotion they have for veterans in a time of crisis.[1]
Awards and nominations
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| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
| Academy Award | February 22, 2015 | Best Short Subject Documentary[2] | Ellen Goosenberg Kent and Dana Perry | Won |
- ^ Kime, Patricia (2015-02-23). "VA suicide hotline film wins Oscar". Military Times. Sightline Media Group. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (2015-01-15). "Oscar Nominations: 'Grand Budapest Hotel' & 'Birdman' Lead Way With 9 Noms; 'Imitation Game' Scores 8". Deadline. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 2015-01-15.