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San Francisco, American Sons to Screen as Part of Leading from the Front Series
San Francisico—
American Sons is a PBS documentary that has been screened at prestigious film festivals such as SXSW. The film is a profoundly intimate documentary that traces the enduring scars of war through the story of Cpl. JV Villarreal, a Mexican American Marine from Texas, killed in action in Afghanistan. Told through JV’s own raw, never-before-seen combat footage and the decade-long emotional journey of his Marine brothers and family, the film is both a tribute and a courageous exploration of grief, resilience, and love.
Produced by Laura Varela and Directed by Andrew James Gonzales, both will be in attendance along with film participant Billy Branch (India Battery 3/12 Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan 2010)
Date & Time
Thursday, January 22, 2026
5:30 pm Check-in
6:00 pm Screening
Tickets are FREE
Registration required.
Location
Marines’ Memorial Theatre
609 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102