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George’s Journey Continues | Get Ready For The Next Chapter - The Keeper: Coming Home
A deeply personal, cause-driven story confronting the tragedy of veteran suicide and the vital message of hope, healing, and prevention.
The Appalachian Trail tested his endurance, but civilian life threatens to break his spirit. When George returns home, he is thrust into a grueling double-front war against terminal illness, a cold bureaucratic system, and his own battle for sobriety, George retreats into military survival mode—a tactical front masking profound moral injury. Pushed to the absolute brink, George must surrender his isolation and overcome the darkness once again—or risk losing the family standing right in front of him.
THE KEEPER - COMING HOME is currently in Pre-production.
We at LAMA Entertainment are proud to announce our new film, The Keeper – Coming Home—continuing our vital mission to save lives through storytelling following our original feature, The Keeper.
Why This Story Must Be Told:
Veterans make up less than 7% of the U.S. adult population, yet represent nearly 14% of all adult suicide deaths. The crisis doesn't end when a service member comes home, and neither should the conversation.
Two years ago, we brought Army veteran George Eshleman’s true story to the screen as he carried the tags of 363 veterans whose lives had been lost to suicide across the Appalachian Trail—all while fighting his own silent battle with PTSD. Following its release, we were flooded with messages showing how the film worked on three distinct levels: opening eyes to an invisible reality, addressing a subject long shrouded in silence, and offering real healing to veterans, military spouses, and families walking beside them.
The Next Chapter:
While this film is the continuation of George’s true story, it reflects a deeply universal reality for millions of service members and families: surviving the initial crisis is only the beginning. The silent weight of civilian life—trauma, moral injury, and rebuilding—doesn't vanish overnight.
Where We Are At:
Writer/director Angus Benfield is returning to direct and portray George once again. Production is officially underway behind the scenes—we are currently casting principal roles, scouting locations across Tulsa, and finalizing pre-production details ahead of our January 2027 filming start date.
Join Us:
As an independent film company, getting support and funding for the first film was a massive uphill struggle, but the military community taught us resilience. If you are interested in investing into this project, please reach out to us at info@lamaentertainment.com for details. Tax-Deductible Giving: For larger contributions, we offer 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsorship.
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