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The Keeper

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Based on a true story. Heavily impacted by his fellow veteran's suicides, George Eshleman (Angus Benfield), an Army veteran, decides to help raise awareness of military member suicides by hiking the full Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia while carrying 363 name tapes from the uniforms of military members who committed suicide. He is given the trail name "The Keeper" (of the names) by a special group of veterans he meets along the way, and finds support and comfort from fellow hikers, civilians, and other military veterans alike, in the "Hiker Universe." Despite their support, his depression threatens to overtake his judgment as the days pass. With his darkness only a few paces from his mind as he travels the trail, George struggles to prove his mettle, conquer his depression, and focus on the mission.

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Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post 05/25/2024
2/4
Plain-spoken, low-budget drama. Go to Full Review Bobby LePire Film Threat 06/17/2024
8/10
The Keeper is an engaging drama that showcases the dark and light sides of soldiers who are not in a war. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Goyito R. @Goyitor Jul 21 Good story. Needs a higher production cost. See more David S @RT52395619 03/04/2025 Good story, horrific acting. Should have been a lot better See more Jeff B @RT71328438 12/25/2024 Not a veteran but this movie brought me awareness to the emotions that our veterans face every day. And as a civilian I cannot imagine how that is but I can offer my help so don’t hesitate to ask because I believe that there are many more people who would love to help. See more Paul O @RT45684723 12/25/2024 Awkward acting with an interesting storyline. I just couldn't get past the cringe. I would not recommend this to anyone. See more Daryl A @RT62267335 12/21/2024 As a veteran this movie hit home. Everyone needs to watch it. If you are a veteran, there is support for you. See more Dave C @RT44630137 12/02/2024 I be sat by the tree with him . Very moving story. See more Read all reviews
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Angus Benfield

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Kendall Bryant Jr.

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Angus Benfield

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Shanna Franceschini

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Haley Babula

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Michael Maclane

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Synopsis Based on a true story. Heavily impacted by his fellow veteran's suicides, George Eshleman (Angus Benfield), an Army veteran, decides to help raise awareness of military member suicides by hiking the full Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia while carrying 363 name tapes from the uniforms of military members who committed suicide. He is given the trail name "The Keeper" (of the names) by a special group of veterans he meets along the way, and finds support and comfort from fellow hikers, civilians, and other military veterans alike, in the "Hiker Universe." Despite their support, his depression threatens to overtake his judgment as the days pass. With his darkness only a few paces from his mind as he travels the trail, George struggles to prove his mettle, conquer his depression, and focus on the mission.
Director
Angus Benfield, Kendall Bryant Jr.
Producer
Angus Benfield, Ruth Benfield, Kendall Bryant Jr., Simone Bonser, Steven Lafferty
Screenwriter
Todd Tavolazzi
Distributor
LAMA Entertainment
Production Co
Bridge and Acorn Entertainment, LAMA Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 27, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 8, 2024
Runtime
1h 41m