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Original Film Title: See Through The Darkness; Your Life Matters
Director’s Name: Frank X Panico
Writer’s Name: Frank X Panico
Producer: Carl Edward David, Arlyn David
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Language: English
Runtime: 1 hour
Film Description:
“See Through The Darkness” is a powerful documentary by Carl David and Frank Panico of “Xs In The Sky Films” and is a heartfelt work with a focus on Suicide Prevention & Survival in Law Enforcement and Military. This is an all too frequent event.
Carl David is a legendary Art Dealer and had a brother who took his own life at the young age of 22. It darkened Carl’s life in an instant. With professional help, Mr. David was able to navigate his way back to living and bearing the indelible, permanent scar on his soul.
As he grew more involved with Law Enforcement and Military, as a Force Multiplier, it became abundantly apparent that this act of suicide was far too prevalent. He needed to share his experience in the hopes of saving lives by letting those on that edge of desperation know that they aren’t alone, that there is help and that they are loved.
Among the featured interviewees are Carl and his wife, Arlyn. Another outstanding speaker is Dr. Jesse Collins, an Army veteran and retired police officer who also had a brother who took his life. Kevin Donaldson, a retired police officer and advocate for life explains in detail the numerous times he had attempted suicide. It is only through Kevin’s new found faith and the grace of God that he lives to see another day.
The lineup of cast also includes Matthew Werner, retired Naval Warfare Officer (Seal Team 6), Matthew Thomas, the iconic, storied Arizona Police Chief and Cary Reichbach, retired Special Forces Operator and Founder of Grey Team in Boca Raton, Florida whose mission is preventing Military suicide. Other intriguing interviewees include Patrick Fitzgibbons of Shatterproof, FHE Health, First Responder Mental Health, Deerfield Beach, Florida and Dr. Cathy Greenberg, a renowned Health Care, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership professional who shares her perspectives and sage advice in this important film.
These are just a few of the remarkable individuals who share their compelling stories in an attempt to avert the suicide crisis that plagues our nation and build a culture of LIFE.