Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987)
Directed by Bill Couturié
Genres - War |
Sub-Genres - Military & War, Social History |
Release Date - Oct 1, 1987 (USA) |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Dear America: Letters Home From Vietnam was first telecast April 3, 1988, over the HBO cable service. Based on the book of the same name, the program is devoted to poignant recitations of letters to and from American participants of the Vietnam war. The letters are heard over images culled from news footage, home movies and still photography, with contemporary music added to put things in the proper historical context. The 2-hour film, featuring readings from various well-known actors (see cast list), was a co-production involving Bill Couturie, a previous Emmy winner for Vietnam Requiem, and the Vietnam Veterans Ensemble Theatre Company.
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letter, Vietnam, war, servicemen, soldier, home-movies, photograph