The American War

The American War (2018)

March 3rd, 20180h 54min

Documentary, War
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Overview

Using obscure archival footage, animated illustrations and interviews, this film tells the story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of five Vietcong veterans: a soldier, an officer, an informant, a guerilla, a My Lai survivor, and the leader of the Long Hair army.


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