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The documentary and book tell the story of the 11th Light Infantry Brigade, from their training through deployment in South Vietnam. It interviews former U.S. servicemen and massacre survivors; both describe the background of the area where the village of My Lai lay. (U.S soldiers referred to the entire area, made up of several hamlets and sub ...
Vietnam in HD (known as Vietnam Lost Films outside the US) is a 6-part American documentary television miniseries that originally aired from November 8 to November 11, 2011 on the History Channel. From the same producers as WWII in HD , the program focuses on the firsthand experiences of thirteen Americans during the Vietnam War .
After the Vietnam War ended in 1975, there was an increase in American films that were more "raw,” containing actual battle footage. A FilmReference.com article noted that American filmmakers "appeared more confident to put Vietnam combat on screen for the first time" during that era. [1]
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam is a 1987 American documentary film inspired by the anthology of the same title, directed by Bill Couturié. The film's narration consists of real letters written by American soldiers, which are read by actors, including Robert De Niro and Martin Sheen.
The first weeks were especially dangerous for young infantry soldiers shipped to Vietnam. Army Pfc. Luia Rodgers, 20, began his tour of duty Dec. 20, 1967. He died in combat 10 weeks later.
Sir! No Sir! is a 2005 documentary by Displaced Films about the anti-war movement within the ranks of the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. [1] The film was produced, directed, and written by David Zeiger.
Han Lê took the lead in telling her father's story, which aired across Vietnam earlier this year. “A lot of people in this country continue to fight the war in their minds, and I think this is ...
In the Year of the Pig is an American documentary film directed by Emile de Antonio about American involvement in the Vietnam War. [3] [a] It was released in 1968 while the U.S. was in the middle of its military engagement, and was politically controversial. [4] One year later, the film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary ...