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Format: VHS
Jun 2000
Not Rated
Recording Mode: (unknown)
102 min.
Color
UPC: 794054829433 |
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* ML=ships from multiple locations, AE/AP/AA=ships from U.S. Military location.
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* ML=ships from multiple locations, AE/AP/AA=ships from U.S. Military location.
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* ML=ships from multiple locations, AE/AP/AA=ships from U.S. Military location.
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Movie Description
A compelling portrait of a group of American pilots who were shot down over North Vietnam and became prisoners of war (P.O.W.) for nearly nine years. A true testament of heroism under extreme physical and psychological compulsion as told by the pilot's themselves, along with rare archival war footage. Produced and directed by Academy Award winning team Freida Lee Mock and Terry Sanders (MAYA LIN: A Strong Clear Vision) and presented by Tom Hanks (THE GREEN MILE) for PBS.
Industry Reviews
"...Gripping....A celebration of courage..."
New York Times - Stephen Holden (06/11/1999)
"...A heart-rending portrait of the strength, spirit and humanity that manages to grow under the most oppressive conditions..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
Box Office - Wade Major (08/01/1999)
"...Stirring yet understated..."
Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas (06/18/1999)
"...The ingenuity of the prisoners is astonishing....[Told] simply and directly....The scenes of their homecoming are enormously affecting..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (11/05/1999)
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