There is a relatively new project called Got Your 6 which promotes more realistic views of veterans. Recently, The First Lady of The United States Michelle Obama spoke at a Got Your 6 panel about the new Bradley Cooper film American Sniper which tells the story of real life Navy Seal Chris Kyle. During the meeting The First Lady defended the movie from criticism.
The First Lady Michelle Obama recently spoke about the state of American vets,at a Got Your 6 panel, stating (via Yahoo News):
"We hope our country will welcome back our veterans -- not by setting them apart but by fully integrating them into the fabric of our communities"
The First Lady went on to speak about American Sniper, adding:
"While I know there have been critics, I felt that, more often than not, this film touches on many of the emotions and experiences that I've heard firsthand from military families over these past few years."
Got Your 6 Director Chris Marvin also spoke to Yahoo! News about program and how vets are portrayed in the media:
"Most Americans tell us that they only see veterans portrayed as broken or as heroes who walk on water in film and television. We're missing something in the middle. Veterans are everyday people.They're your next door neighbor who helps you bring your garbage cans back when they blow away. They're your kids' fifth-grade math teacher. It's the person running for city council. You see them every day in your own life but you don't see them on film or television."
