Casey, a country lad running from a small-town scandal, finds himself down and out in big city Sydney. When he meets city lad Tib both men find something they have been missing but neither of them knows quite how to negotiate it.

Based on a true American story, Lonesome Soldier immerses viewers in the captivating journey of Jackson Harlow, a young man hailing from the heart of Tennessee to the war-torn lands of Iraq. Haunted by the vivid memories of war, Jackson's homecoming proves to be a profound turning point in his life, as he discovers that the battle he faces is far from over—it’s just different. Lonesome Soldier vividly portrays the profound challenges and profound triumphs experienced by those who have bravely faced the crucible of war, only to return to a world that may never fully comprehend their struggles.

Directed by RJ Bentler as part of the "Pitchfork Classic" series, Pitchfork.tv presents a 45-minute documentary on Modest Mouse's classic 1997 album The Lonesome Crowded West. Produced in Association w/ Vans. 　　Produced & Directed By RJ Bentler 　　Supervising Producer - Patrick O'Connor 　　Edited By Jon Leone & Michael Garber 　　Assistant Editor - Brenden Russell 　　Camera By Jon Leone, Mark Zemel, Matthew Ellis Siltala, Luke Chmura, Joe Denardo, Brenden Russell & RJ Bentler 　　Mix By Brendon Anderegg 　　Graphics By Michael Renaud 　　Production Assistant - Clay Adamczyk 　　Special Thanks To Isaac Brock, Jeremiah Green, Eric Judy, Calvin Johnson, Phil Ek, Dann Gallucci, Pete Ritchey, Scott Swayze, Pat Graham, Juan Luis Carrera, Up Records, James Bazan 　　Photos Courtesy of Pat Graham (http://bit.ly/10b7DpT) & Michael Galinsky 　　Some Archival Footage Taken From The Film "Untitled" By Rick Madsen 　　Archival Materials Provided By Rick Madsen, Jamer Bertram, Jason Foster, Jake Hale, Sean Kobuk, Jonathan Moore, Joe Rockwell, Sean Russell & Sub Pop Records 　　Live Recordings of "Teeth Like God's Shoeshine" Provided By Lish Daelnar (http://bit.ly/XUz80P)

When vaudeville performer Coriander Simm is plucked from the stage, she has no idea what lies ahead performing as Valentino's last love during his 1926 wake in NYC.