Disucssion lead by area veterans part of film screening of 'Scrap Heap' at OSU Marion
Actor Kevin McClatchy will present a screening of the film "Scrap Heap" 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at The Ohio State University at Marion in Morrill Hall Auditorium, Room 100.
The screening is free and open to the public, with a special invitation to veterans, current military personnel and their families, according to a news release.
"Scrap Heap" explores the costs of war through the perspective of a forgotten soldier. In this multimedia performance, McClatchy portrays a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran transitioning to civilian life.
The film is described as a turbulent and darkly funny examination of the realities faced by service members.
Roundtable discussion with veterans follows the movie
Following the screening, veterans from the Marion community will lead a post-show conversation. Eric Bailey, the Ohio State Marion military community advocate, will facilitate the discussion. The conversation aims to communalize experiences, dismantle myths and foster empathy and understanding among attendees.
It is noted that "Scrap Heap" addresses combat-related trauma and suicide, and it includes flashing lights and sound effects such as gunfire.
Refreshments will be available for those who attend.
McClatchy serves as an associate professor and the head of acting and directing in the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts at The Ohio State University. He also is the director of The Ohio State University Shakespeare and Autism Project and the Shakespeare and Veterans Initiative, which engages veterans and military families through workshops that promote storytelling and communication skills.
In April 2024 he was named the Ohio State Artist Laureate for 2024-25.
McClatchy has been a professional actor for more than 30 years, working in theater, film and television, including such shows as "General Hospital," "That 70's Show" and "NCIS."
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This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Ohio State Marion to screen Scrap Heap on Feb. 25
