In April 1975 -- despite a ceasefire agreement -- the North Vietnamese communists took Saigon and the world by surprise, mounting an offensive that ousted the South Vietnamese government. This enlightening documentary recounts the last two years of America's military engagement in the country and the U.S. role in Saigon's fall. Interviews with former National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger and North Vietnamese officers provide context.

In 1973, 591 American POWs returned home from the Vietnam War, bringing with them harrowing tales of...

During the Vietnam War, the US bombed Laos more heavily than any other country had been bombed befor...

A portrait of the diverse opinions of Chicagoans as they reflect on the general state of affairs in ...

Born a conjoined twin due to the effects of Agent Orange used during the Vietnam War, Duc Nguyen, no...

A variety of locals react to a napalm plant and an ensuing protest in Redwood City CA during the Vie...

Sir! No Sir! is a documentary film about the anti-war movement within the ranks of the United States...
The events of the film occur during the initial implementation of President Nixon's policy of Vietna...

For three days in 1971, former US soldiers who were in Vietnam testify in Detroit about their war ex...
A short documentary that explores a blue-collar community’s growing unease with the Vietnam War. It ...
A visit to the famed aircraft carrier USS Midway and interviews with men who served aboard it bring ...

Real-life letters written by American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines during the Vietnam War ...

This short film shows Dave's story from tragedy to triumph; and was able to overcome the physical, s...

A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical spirit o...
American Experience looks at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Vice President...
Thirteen veterans are given an opportunity to reveal their experiences in Vietnam and to talk about ...

The story of U.S. fighter pilots shot down over North Vietnam who became POWs for up to 8 and a half...
This documentary interviews young people on war, religion, music, sex, and other topics. Part of NBC...

Archival footage, animation and music are used to look back at the eight anti-war protesters who wer...

Before becoming a film critic, then a maker mainly of sharply engaged documentaries, usually in tand...

1981. The shabby treatment of returning combat soldiers from Vietnam is investigated.