UnMASKing HOPE explores the all too familiar face of trauma, chronicling the extraordinary journeys of a diverse group of survivors as they emerge from behind masks that hide their emotional scars and hinder their healing. From 9/11 and mass shooting survivors to military combat soldiers and sexual assault victims, the film goes beneath their MASKS in a very up-close and personal style. Director Eric Christiansen (Searching for Home: Coming Back from War) weaves their stories together through deeply personal interviews, interpretive dance, and lyrical animation, and educates viewers with the expertise of top mental health professionals who provide insight into trauma and the challenges survivors face as they try and heal their wounds. The aggregate stories of these brave individuals demonstrate the resiliency of the human spirit and promotes tolerance and empathy for those who have been stigmatized by unthinkable traumatic events. Ultimately, unMASKing HOPE shares a powerful message of HOPE that can inspire us all to unMASK our own HOPE.