The USC School of Cinematic Arts, Kino Lorber, and Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services,
invite you to attend a Special Theatrical Screening of

SOUL PATROL

Winner: Directing Award - U.S. Documentary,
2026 Sundance Film Festival

Written & Directed by J.M. Harper
Produced by J.M. Harper, Sam Bisbee, Danielle Massie, Nasir Jones, and Peter Bittenbender

Introduced by USC Alumnus Jaime Feldman,
Senior Business Development Executive at Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services

Followed by a Q&A with J.M. Harper

7:00 P.M. on Friday, October 23rd, 2026

The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108
George Lucas Building at the USC School of Cinematic Arts
900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Presented as part of the
Iron Mountain Media & Archival Services
Spotlight Screening Series

Opens in Los Angeles on Friday, November 13th, 2026

About Soul Patrol

Soul Patrol uncovers a hidden chapter of American military history by focusing on the Vietnam War's first Black special ops team, an elite unit operating deep behind enemy lines. With unprecedented access to this once-secretive group of African-American veterans, director J.M. Harper reconstructs their journey with an immediacy rarely seen in Vietnam War storytelling, using raw Super 8 footage, photographs, and audio recordings from their personal archives. Opening on the war’s 50th anniversary, the surviving members reunite in a hotel that becomes a surreal liminal space, where memory, brotherhood, and unresolved trauma collide. As the men reflect on their experiences, the film interrogates the contradictions of fighting for freedom abroad while facing inequality at home.

Winner of the Directing Award for U.S. Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, Soul Patrol is not just a war story, but a reckoning – an intimate portrait of survival, memory, and the enduring cost of war on those asked to fight it.

Provided courtesy of Kino Lorber. Running time: 99 minutes.

https://kinolorber.com/film/soul-patrol

About the Guest

J.M. HARPER (Writer/Director/Producer)

J.M. Harper is a Brooklyn-based director and father of two. His debut documentary AS WE SPEAK premiered in U.S. Documentary Competition at Sundance 2024. A multi-hyphenate documentarian, he's edited four features including the Emmy-nominated series JEEN-YUHS: A KANYE TRILOGY. His contributions to the industry were acknowledged when he was named to DOC NYC’s “40 Under 40” list in 2024. In 2025, he was awarded the prestigious Concordia Fellowship and Film Independent Amplifier Fellowship for his sophomore documentary, SOUL PATROL (Sundance 2026).

Check-In & Reservations

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The USC School of Cinematic Arts operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

This screening is free of charge and open to the public. A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.

All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

Accessibility Needs

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Assistant Dean, Programming and Special Events, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Parking

On-campus parking at the University of Southern California is limited. We recommend buying a day pass for the Royal Street Structure, located at the intersection of Royal Street and W. Jefferson Blvd. Parking passes are $20/car. For more information about parking at USC, please visit USC Transportation Website:

https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/daily-and-hourly-parking/
https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/about-us/entrance-hours/