John Boyega Helps ‘892’ Tell The Story Of A Real-Life Veteran

“892” just premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.

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It stars John Boyega has Lance Corporal Brian Brown-Easley.

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The film is based on the Marine veteran’s true story.

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Easley was only 33 and struggling to survive on VA disability checks.

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After his disability payments stopped, he faced homelessness.

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He tried to get help from the Veterans Crisis Line but was turned away.

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A regional VA benefits office also turned him away.

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Easley eventually resorted to desperate measures to get help.

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The film was inspired by an Aaron Gell article titled “They Didn’t Have To Kill Him.”

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