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The American War

"Five veterans describe their experiences defeating the most powerful military in the world."

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.

Top Cast

  • Huynh Duc

    Huynh Duc

    Huynh Duc

  • Huynh Thi Binh

    Huynh Thi Binh

    Huynh Thi Binh

  • Nguyen Dinh Ngat

    Nguyen Dinh Ngat

    Nguyen Dinh Ngat

  • Nguyen Thi Nhu Mai

    Nguyen Thi Nhu Mai

    Nguyen Thi Nhu Mai

  • Pham Thi Thao

    Pham Thi Thao

    Pham Thi Thao

  • Vo Cao Loi

    Vo Cao Loi

    Vo Cao Loi

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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