ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Midway Village Museum hosted a special screening of ‘Take Your Own Notes’ on Saturday, a film created by Harlem High School students that highlights the experiences of local women veterans.
The film features Army veteran Melissa Beckford, among other. Beckford shared her feelings of isolation before connecting with other women veterans through the project. The documentary sheds light on the challenges faced by women in the military, including issues of sexual harassment and assault.
“Before the film, I did feel alone,” said Melissa Beckford, a U.S. Army veteran featured in the film. “Once I got to know them better during the film, it made me feel like there was a sisterhood.”…