And how does it feel to devote so much time and energy to a project that's winning lots of major awards at lots of independent film festivals prior to its national release? Those were the questions I asked myself as the credits rolled on a remarkable movie called "Sheepdog," which takes an unflinching look at a subject a lot of people would prefer to ignore.

I'm not in a position to answer either of those questions, but happily, I did have a way to connect with Steven and invite him onto the podcast to answer these and other queries about a film that demands our national attention. If more studio executives in Hollywood cared this much about the plight of our veterans, that plight might be a lot less lethal than it is today. Of course, if more Americans cared about this topic as much as this particular Canadian, all those executives would be greenlighting more movies like "Sheepdog."

Either way, I'm glad this movie got made. It's going to make a difference. And I'm grateful to have had the conversation you're about to watch.