George Butler's unexpectedly poignant look at presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry's tour of duty in Vietnam and his subsequent pivotal role in the antiwar movement opened amidst a glut of political documentaries. While the film is unabashedly pro-Kerry — Butler and Kerry are longtime friends — it isn't simple hagiography; it's also a portrait of Vietnam War-era America. After a brief recap of Kerry's childhood and his college years at Yale, Butler examines Kerry's military service in Vietnam, where the young lieutenant proved a strong leader and a brave soldier. When Kerry returned stateside in 1969, he wrestled with feelings of disillusionment that weig...
Released:
2004
Rated:
NR
Length:
92 mins