'Serve Like A Girl' Director Lysa Heslov: "I Didn't Want The Audience To Leave Not Feeling Hopeful"

Lisa Heslov discusses her documentary 'Served Like a Girl', which highlights the challenges faced by female veterans, including homelessness and PTSD. The film aims to raise awareness and funds for these women through the Miss Veteran America competition. Lisa shares her motivation, the process of selecting subjects, and the public's positive reaction to the film. The documentary also explores the social and political issues veterans face and the importance of humor in storytelling.

What inspired Lisa Heslov to create the documentary 'Served Like a Girl'?

• A personal experience in the military

• A friend's story about Miss Veteran America

• A book she read about female veterans

• A news article about veteran issues

What is one of the main goals of the Miss Veteran America competition?

• To find the most talented female veteran

• To promote military careers for women

• To provide scholarships for veterans

• To raise awareness and funds for homeless female veterans

What unique approach does Lisa Heslov use in her documentary to address serious issues?

• Incorporating humor and hope

• Focusing solely on statistics

• Avoiding any emotional content

• Using only interviews

How did Lisa Heslov choose the subjects for her documentary?

• Based on their military rank

• By their willingness to share personal stories

• By selecting only those with PTSD

• Through a public voting process

What is a significant challenge faced by female veterans according to the documentary?

• Inadequate military training

• Difficulty in transitioning back to civilian life

• Lack of educational opportunities

• Limited access to healthcare

What was the public's reaction to the documentary at South by Southwest?

• It was largely ignored

• It received mixed reviews

• It received standing ovations

• It was criticized for lack of depth

Who contributed to the documentary by writing an anthem song?

• Taylor Swift

• Linda Perry and Pat Benatar

• Adele

• Beyoncé

What future potential does Lisa Heslov see for the documentary?

• Creating a book adaptation

• Turning it into a feature film

• Ending the project after the documentary

• Developing it into a docu-series

Which notable figure does Lisa Heslov wish to show the documentary to?

• Gloria Steinem

• Hillary Clinton

• Oprah Winfrey

• Michelle Obama

What is Lisa Heslov's hope for the impact of her documentary?

• To promote her directing career

• To entertain audiences

• To inspire action and awareness

• To win awards