Courageous Warriors displays the message of hope and the fight to stand tall against cancer. The film is raw, bold, and enlightening. In order to tell a story in it's most true form, dialogue, stories, and visuals, should not be hindered or held back in any way. The mental strain. The initial shock. The cloud of gloom that falls upon you after receiving that call from the biopsy results. The emotional toll and the way survivors lead life after cancer remission, is displayed in the most beautiful and unabbreviated way. We see in-depth, at how much we can learn about the many milestones it takes to cross that finish line. The overall tone of the film, in my opinion, is one of hope and strength, with the reality that unfortunately many people across the globe come to terms with. No one is alone in their battle with cancer, and we see that here.
Often, people forget about caregivers. In many ways they are seen as angels. In being seen as angels, mental health is not something that is brought to light as much and can sometimes be pushed to the side. Upon completing my watch of the film, I have learned that there are fantastic resources out there and the mental health awareness for caregivers is ever-growing and should not go unnoticed. The stories are emotional in their most true, unscripted form, but turn the page to the survivors leading the path for new ways in guidance for the world to take part in.
We see the affliction and emotional impact this has on cancer patients, survivors, and their families. But, we see the positivity and light at the end of the tunnel which is nothing short from hopeful and completing for both the Warriors in the film and the Warriors across the globe who seek solace. I love everything about this film from the stories, cinematography, well developed music score, and the many things that you may not have even been aware of.
My heart is full after seeing this film. After experiencing first-hand what it was like to have a close family member in hospice from Ovarian cancer, the emotion and reality is just too real and relatable. This is my honest review and I hope everyone has the opportunity to watch this film in it's entirety, because every second of it is worth it. To Darla and the Production team, thank you for this beautiful presentation. To the Warriors, thank you for having the courage to tell your story...
