'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 motivated Lisa Heslov to make the documentary 'Served Like a Girl'?

Can you explain the significance of the Miss Veteran America competition as described in the documentary?

How does humor play a role in the documentary and its storytelling?

In what ways does the documentary aim to raise awareness for homeless female veterans?

What are some statistics mentioned in the documentary regarding female veterans?

What are some of the political issues discussed by the veterans in the documentary?

What challenges do female veterans face when transitioning back to civilian life according to the documentary?

Describe the impact of PTSD on the women featured in the documentary.

How did the public react to the documentary during its screenings?

What role did Linda Perry play in the making of the documentary?