
In Waves and War
Highly decorated Navy SEAL Marcus Capone returns from Afghanistan and attempts to read just to civilian life. But years of unprecedented warfare have left Marcus with treatment-defiant PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and severe depression beyond what current government treatment options can effectively address. Fearing for Marcus’ life, his wife, Amber, finds hope in a groundbreaking therapy combining two powerful psychedelics unapproved for use in the U.S., but with seemingly limitless applications.
Inspired by Marcus’ remarkable recovery but still confronted with the alarming rate of veteran suicide in their community, Marcus and Amber embark on a new mission: providing access to this lifeline.
Alongside intimate interviews, captivating animation, and first-of-its-kind research at Stanford’s Brain Stimulation Lab, In Waves and War, from Jon Shenk and Bonni Cohen (Athlete A, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power), is the emotional, inspiring odyssey of three American heroes as they overcome the aftereffects of war and rediscover their humanity.
Director
Jon Shenk and Bonni Cohen
Producer
Jon Shenk, Bonni Cohen and Jessica Anthony
Runtime
108 minutes
Rights Represented
Impact
Captions Available
English
Language
English
Press
“How rare, I think, to see a grown man drowning and then healing something in himself through anguished tears. Rare and beautiful, because he is finally engaged in the full range of what it means to be human.”
- The New York Times
“Revelatory, visually stunning and maybe even game-changing.”
- The Washington Post
“If you’re looking for a gripping documentary to binge on Netflix, this ‘heartbreaking’ story of a real-life US veteran might be exactly the ticket.”
- MSN
Festival & Awards
Official Selection – Telluride Film Festival
Official Selection – DC/DOX Film Festival 2025
Official Selection – DOC NYC – 2024
