Historical Drama
The historical drama is a film genre in which stories are based upon historical events and famous people. Some historical dramas are docudramas, which attempt an accurate portrayal of a historical event or biography, to the degree that the available historical research will allow.
The historical drama is a film genre in which stories are based upon historical events and famous people. Some historical dramas are docudramas, which attempt an accurate portrayal of a historical event or biography, to the degree that the available historical research will allow.
SCARS & STRIPES
Thomas Cadwaleder Jones
Two teenagers, an African -American urban girl and a white rural boy, confront their racial prejudices when they meet at the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, DC. Looking for clues into their fathers’ pasts, they discover more about themselves and each other and are changed forever.
- Two Actors, 1 boy, 1 girl. – No Set. One Act, approximately 60 minutes.
Thomas Cadwaleder Jones
Two teenagers, an African -American urban girl and a white rural boy, confront their racial prejudices when they meet at the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, DC. Looking for clues into their fathers’ pasts, they discover more about themselves and each other and are changed forever.
- Two Actors, 1 boy, 1 girl. – No Set. One Act, approximately 60 minutes.
VIETNAM WAR: November 1955 - April 1975
The Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict that pitted the communist regime of North Vietnam and its southern allies, known as the Viet Cong, against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The divisive war, increasingly unpopular at home, ended with the withdrawal of U.S. forces in 1973 and the unification of Vietnam under Communist control two years later. More than 3 million people, including 58,000 Americans, were killed in the conflict.
Video - Deconstructing History: Vietnam
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Members of 1st Marine Division carrying their wounded during firefight nr. southern edge of DMZ during Vietnam War. South Vietnam.
Marines recovering dead comrade while under fire during N. Vietnamese/US mil. conflict over DMZ, w. photog. Catherine LeRoy w. cameras in rear: S. Vietnam.
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American soldiers tending wounded comrade while awaiting evacuation just south of the DMZ during the Vietnam War.
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"Vietnam Timeline" Click here to Travel through our timeline of major events in Vietnam's history. |
The Vietnam War was a dominant musical theme in the '60s and '70s.
Anti-war songs were a part of virtually ever anti-war protest march and rally.
Anti-war songs were a part of virtually ever anti-war protest march and rally.
Bring the Boys Home
Freda Payne |
Fifty Thousand Names
George Jones |
I Can't Write Left Handed
Bill Withers |
What's Going On
Marvin Gaye |
There were also pro-war and pro-military songs as well.
What We're Fighting For
Dave Dudley |
Ballad of
the Green Berets Barry Sadler |
Hello Vietnam
Johnny Wright |
The Universal Coward
Jan Barry |
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of more than 58,000 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Summarize the reasons that one individual might have been strongly opposed to the Vietnam War while another person from the same family or circle of friends may have supported the war.