Want Extra Credit? 1) Watch any of these fabulous movies on the Vietnam War. 3% pts improvement per movie if well done. Maximum movies to submit is "two movies." 2) Type out a two page paper double spaced with summary and your reaction. 3) Interview with Kocher to discuss movie. 4) Deadline - Day of Your Final!
"We Were Soldiers" Action film starring Mel Gibson, based on a true story.
"A Bright Shining Lie" This HBO production is the true story of a commander that exposes the "lies" in Vietnam.
"Apocalypse Now" Academy Award winner, one of the most famous Vietnam movies. Deeply philosophical and emotional. Based on Joseph Conrad's book, "Heart of Darkness"
A paralyzed Vietnam Veteran returns home to the cold hard truth. Powerful movie starring Tom Cruise.
Academy Award winner Robin Williams stars in this comedy/drama of a radio disc jockey shaking up the airwaves of Saigon with his dark humor and criticism of the war. Classic and funny.
Academy Award for best picture, this movie puts you in the jungles of Vietnam. Raw and gut wrenching, experience first hand what it felt like to be an infantryman in Vietnam.
Navy pilot gets shot down over Laos on a top secret bombing raid of Ho Chi Minh Trail, tortured and put into prison until he plans his escape!