25 DEC 2016 · We were fortunate enough to speak to Vietnam Veteran Michael Sulsona who was severely wounded stepping on a landmine, later resulting in the amputation of both legs up to his waist. After returning back to the states he received the distinguished metal of honor, The Purple Heart.
He discusses his work with older and young vets who have returned with physical and psychological issues having a hard time adjusting back to a state of normality. He describes himself as a vet is always there 24/7 for those former soldiers who need him.
Michael Sulsona back then and now Michael V. Sulsona: Playwright/screenwriter has written 23 plays and has had 30 productions in NYC. He has won 4 national awards including the Kennedy Center/NBC Award For Playwrighting" and the "Mixed Blood Theatre Award" for non-traditional casting. He has worked as a technical consultant on Pulitzer Prize winner Lanford Wilson's "Fifth Of July" and coached Christopher Reeves, Richard Thomas and William Hurt. Sulsona has also written 15 screenplays one of which "North Of Manila" was nominated for a WGA fellowship. His screenplay MANAGUA with Michael Moriarty & Lou Gossett Jr. was released in 1997. Sulsona appeared in Oliver Stone's Academy Award winning "Born On The Fourth Of July" and the Academy Award winning documentary "Hearts And Minds." A Vietnam vet, lost both legs in combat is a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He has an MFA in writing and the father of two boys.