A collection of interviews, features, published writing, appearances, and recognition connected to Christopher Shank’s work and the experiences that shaped it.
Following the death of his younger brother, U.S. Army Cpl. Jeremy Shank, Christopher Shank wrote The Reservist, a screenplay inspired by grief, memory, and the community surrounding his family. The Southeast Missourian profiled Shank and the early development of the film.
Originally published by the Southeast Missourian. The link opens an archived copy hosted at IraqWarHeroes.org.
Written in the aftermath of his brother’s death, The Reservist became Christopher Shank’s attempt to turn grief into a story. The project grew out of his family’s experience following the death of U.S. Army Cpl. Jeremy Shank and received early coverage in Southeast Missouri.
The Southeast Missourian profile of Shank and the early development of the screenplay. Featured in full at the top of this page.
Archived Southeast Missourian coverage surrounding the death of U.S. Army Cpl. Jeremy Shank and the events that eventually informed The Reservist.
The collection documents the loss of Cpl. Jeremy Shank and its aftermath in Jackson, Missouri. Not every article concerns Christopher directly.
Christopher Shank discusses grief, loss, and the experience of losing his brother, U.S. Army Cpl. Jeremy Shank.
Christopher Shank joins Joe Fitzpatrick for a conversation about personal growth, creative work, and the process of continuing to evolve as an artist.
Christopher Shank talks with Dom L’Amour about grief, working with grief, and the ways loss continues to shape a person’s life.
Christopher Shank and Dom L’Amour discuss creative process, organization, personal development, and the practical rituals that help sustain creative work.
Pieces Christopher Shank wrote and published elsewhere — his own byline, rather than coverage written about him.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
Christopher Shank writes about grief, loss, and the experience of continuing to live after losing his brother, U.S. Army Cpl. Jeremy Shank.
Competition and festival placements are listed at the exact level the awarding body published them. Nothing here is a win unless the source says so.
Entries marked “Recognized” are confirmed placements for which no specific round has been published. They are not counted as finals or wins.
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This archive is still being assembled. Older work, earlier media appearances, and family history connected to the writing are being tracked down and will be added here as the original articles, broadcasts, or archive pages are located.
Nothing appears on this page until the source has been found and read. Leads are held back rather than listed as credits.