Sebastian Junger
Documentarian | Bridging Film, Media & Customer Experience
About
Sebastian Junger is a renowned filmmaker and journalist whose documentaries have earned critical acclaim and reached global audiences. His Oscar-nominated film Restrepo provided an intimate look at the realities of war, while his book Tribe explored the human need for community.
Junger's expertise spans the intersections of media, public relations, and the customer experience. His keynotes offer audiences a unique perspective on storytelling, audience engagement, and the evolving media landscape.
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Our lonely society makes it hard to come home from war
Sebastian Junger has seen war up close, and he knows the impact that battlefield trauma has on soldiers. But he suggests there's another major cause of pain for veterans when they come home: the experience of leaving the tribal closeness of the military and returning to an alienating and bitterly divided modern society. "Sometimes, we ask ourselves if we can save the vets," Junger says. "I think the real question is if we can save ourselves."
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