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The Keeper

The Keeper

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The Keeper

"No One Walks The Trail Alone"

2024

1h 51m

5.5(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

A special group of military veteran hikers help a fellow vet battle depression, PTSD, and suicidal tendencies as he hikes the Appalachian Trail while carrying 363 military name tapes on a mission to prevent veteran suicide. A true story.

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Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Angus Benfield

Angus Benfield

George Eshleman

Shanna Franceschini

Rhonda

Nicholas Asad

Wade Baker 'Bacon'

Andrew Ferguson

Andrew Ferguson

Anthony Barton 'Taz'

Creative team

Directed by: Angus Benfield
Kendall Bryant Jr
Written by: George Eshleman
Todd Tavolazzi

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