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| The Vietnam War is not something that is often taught or even talked about. It wasn't considered an actual war, but a conflict, so perhaps it doesn't hold the same weight as other US involvement in wars. Unfortunately, service members involved in Vietnam got shorted in just about every way possible and it still to this day has had a negative impact and effect. It deserves mourning just like any other loss of life and this movie is the first one I have ever seen that actually deals with deep complexities of something so intense. Unfortunately, many veterans are dying off now and their memories and experiences will soon be forgotten, especially because they've always been considered "second rate" and haven't been regarded fairly ever since the war began. This movie exists so that it will serve as a reminder and a look inside what happened and how greatly people suffered. - Jenna | The Vietnam War is not something that is often taught or even talked about. It wasn't considered an actual war, but a conflict, so perhaps it doesn't hold the same weight as other US involvement in wars. Unfortunately, service members involved in Vietnam got shorted in just about every way possible and it still to this day has had a negative impact and effect. It deserves mourning just like any other loss of life and this movie is the first one I have ever seen that actually deals with deep complexities of something so intense. Unfortunately, many veterans are dying off now and their memories and experiences will soon be forgotten, especially because they've always been considered "second rate" and haven't been regarded fairly ever since the war began. This movie exists so that it will serve as a reminder and a look inside what happened and how greatly people suffered. - Jenna |
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| | Because it highlights the underappreciated hardships faced by Vietnam War veterans both during and after their service, the movie *Born on the Fourth of July* is significant. It draws attention to the harsh reality of war, its enduring effects on soldiers' mental health, and the government's inability to adequately care for them or honor their contributions. The movie questions romanticized depictions of American patriotism and serves as a moving reminder of the costs of war and the significance of remembering soldiers by following Ron Kovic's journey from an enthusiastic Marine to a disillusioned anti-war activist. -Ryan K |
