Description

This collection of films focuses on the Vietnam War. Films include highlights from “The Vietnam War” and “Distinguished Wings Over Vietnam.”

In This Program

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   Distinguished Wings Over Vietnam

   Devin Scott / Veterans, Local Film Showcase, Veteran Filmmaker, History, Vietnam / USA / 2017 / Documentary / 57 mins

   "Distinguished Wings over Vietnam" tells the honest, personal accounts of four combat pilots during the Vietnam War. From helicopters to jets, these men reveal how they felt risking their lives in a war that was confusing and unpopular, to say the least. They talk about their missions, the close calls, and how they were treated when they came home. Saving lives by taking lives changed them forever.

   Preceded by: The Vietnam War

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   The Vietnam War

   Ken Burns, Lynn Novick / History, Vietnam / USA / 2017 / Documentary / 47 mins

   Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s documentary series, THE VIETNAM WAR, tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history. Featuring clips from the series, this screening explores the origins of the conflict, military strategies, and the personal stories from all sides.

   Precedes: Distinguished Wings Over Vietnam

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