Five men, each decorated for valor in Vietnam, are interviewed from prison where they are now serving time for crimes committed since their return from the war. Focuses particularly on Albert Dobbs, showing family photos and newsreel footage, and presenting his recollections as well as those of his family and a fellow soldier. Expresses the self-destructive forces set in motion by the horror of war and disillusioning homecomings. Narrated by Peter Thomas.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015802
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Soldiers - United States
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - Psychological aspects
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War - Historical perspectives
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War and society
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War victims
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Americans in Vietnam
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social problems
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)