My journey from Marine to actor | Adam Driver | TED
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A Marine veteran turned actor founded a nonprofit to bring theater to military audiences, emphasizing the similarities between the military and theater communities. In a symbolic interaction, the protagonist, a Dark Knight figure, protects a janitor who turns out to be his father, showcasing combat skills and highlighting a moment of reconciliation.
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The speaker, a Marine veteran, founded Arts in the Armed Forces to unite the military and theater communities by showcasing plays to military audiences.
The narrative of the Dark Knight figure in the play symbolizes themes of protection, combat skills, and family connections, emphasizing the protagonist's aversion to guns and his poignant reconciliation with his father.