REDLINE Veterans--Scene Screening

Screening Honors Mesa’s Forgotten Heroes: Medal of Valor Recipient SSG Manuel V. Mendoza and Washington-Escobedo Veterans

Mesa, AZ — Thursday October 23, 2025 6PM to 7:30PM — Local filmmaker Bruce Nelson will host a special screening of REDLINE: Veterans of Washington-Escobedo, featuring a powerful scene about Medal of Valor recipient SSG Manuel V. Mendoza. The event will spotlight the overlooked history of African American and Latino veterans from Mesa’s historic Washington-Escobedo neighborhood.

The documentary tells the story of men of color who fought in three wars—while also battling racism in America and within the armed forces. These veterans fought with bravery, sacrifice, and dignity, yet their contributions have long been absent from Mesa’s official history.

“This screening is about more than one man’s valor,” said Nelson. “It’s about restoring a community’s rightful place in history and honoring the generations that built North Town with courage and resilience.”