The last day was a fitting end to a war that remains irreconcilableat once a noble cause and a tragic waste that cost 58,000 american lives during more than a decade of fighting and more than 3. Perhaps the most striking thing about last days in vietnam, rory kennedys eyeopening documentary about the 1975 evacuation of the american embassy in saigon, is how calmly it surveys. An unlikely group of heroes emerged as americans and south vietnamese took matters into their own hands. Jul 25, 2014 in those last days in vietnam, 5,000 men, women and children managed to escape. The bloody and horrific vietnam war is drawing to a close, and despite all the blood spilled by american soldiers in aid of the south vietnamese, the north is going. Last days in vietnam nyt watching the new york times. I recall how i felt when south vietnam fell four years later in april of 1975. The war in region known as vietnam stretched nearly thirty years and in the last days in vietnam, filmmakers show the chaotic and desperate final weeks before and after the fall of saigon. Rent last days in vietnam 2014 on dvd and bluray dvd. Last days of vietnam 2 disc region 2 uk version dvd.
Its a devastating counterpunch to the antiamerican propaganda hollywood and the rest of the leftist culture have been. In last days in vietnam, interviewee frank snepp states, the prearranged signal for the evacuation was broadcast on american radio in saigon. Watch last days in vietnam online 2014 movie yidio. After its premiere at sundance film festival, american experience films acquired the distribution rights of the film, in association with pbs distribution. Last days in vietnam 2014 is a great documentary on all accounts. Last days in vietnam dvd release date april 28, 2015. While the vietnam experience is often looked at as the nadir in american foreign policy and military engagement, last days in vietnam shows us that, even at its lowest point, there were those who stood tall and went above and beyond the call of duty to uphold american honor and simple human dignity. Kennedy, who died before she was born is available for streaming on netflix. In 2014, another doc about vietnam called last days in vietnam was released.
It is superbly informative, highly consistent and very involving made. Rent last days in vietnam 2014 on dvd and bluray netflix. Last days in vietnam official trailer 1 2014 oscarnominated documentary hd movieclips indie. Last days in vietnam official trailer 1 2014 oscar. Marines found themselves on the roof of the american embassy with no u. One takes place nearly 40 years ago and tells the incredibly dramatic story of americans frantic, chaotic evacuation of. Vietnam is one of the tourist attractions with spectacular landscapes, long history, friendly people and rich tradition. Generally speaking the northern weather pattern is similar to weather patterns. While the british are especially wellknown for their nature documentaries, the americans like to look at their own history. Sep 03, 2014 aboard the uss kirk, crew members signal the chinook to hover over the deck and drop its passengers out in a scene from last days in vietnam. The film had its world premiere at 2014 sundance film festival on january 17, 2014 after its premiere at sundance film festival, american experience films acquired the distribution rights of the film, in association with pbs distribution for dvd releases. The latest from acclaimed filmmaker rory kennedy chronicles the chaotic final days of the vietnam war, when north vietnamese forces closed in on saigon while south last days in vietnam official trailer on vimeo. Last days in vietnam isnt just about the horrific mistakes that were made by the u.
Last days in vietnam is a testament to american courage. A documentary account of the final weeks, days and hours of the vietnam war and the american forces. Watch eric church perform john prines long monday in the. It was produced by the tv channel pbs and when the bluray is released, it will contain 2 versions of the work. One takes place nearly 40 years ago and tells the incredibly dramatic story of americans frantic, chaotic evacuation of south vietnam as communist forces closed in on saigon.
Last days in vietnam, first peoples among pbs 2015 lineup. They responded to the fall of saigon more with relief than shame. Sep 28, 2017 during the final days of the vietnam war, as the north vietnamese army closed in on saigon, the south vietnamese resistance crumbled. While the vietnam experience is often looked at as the nadir in american foreign policy and military engagement, last days in vietnam shows us that, even at its lowest point, there were those who stood tall and went above and beyond the call of duty. Jan 17, 2014 while the vietnam experience is often looked at as the nadir in american foreign policy and military engagement, last days in vietnam shows us that, even at its lowest point, there were those who stood tall and went above and beyond the call of duty to uphold american honor and simple human dignity. Apr 28, 2015 in last days in vietnam, interviewee frank snepp states, the prearranged signal for the evacuation was broadcast on american radio in saigon. Bbc four storyville, last days in vietnam, last days in. The last days in vietnam dvd shows you the final days of the vietnam war, as north vietnam continued to close in on saigon and the us diplomats and military operatives left the country. Rory kennedys documentary last days in vietnam explores the fraught period in which american personnel still working and living in saigon worked selflessly to protect and save the lives of south vietnamese citizens when it became apparent that the north vietnamese army would soon capture the. This is a list of episodes for the daily show with jon stewart in 2014. Get last days in vietnam dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. Last days in vietnam looks at fall of saigon the new york. Last days in vietnam 2014 in the final weeks of the vietnam war, american servicemen and others begin the difficult mission of evacuating as many friends, family members and south vietnamese. A new film depicts the chaos in final days before saigon fell in the vietnam war.
Those feelings rekindled as i watched the documentary last days in vietnam. The truth is that our military won the war, but our politicians lost it. On the ground, american soldiers and diplomats confront the same moral quandary. Last days premiered at the 2014 sundance film festival and will be the opening film for. In those last days in vietnam, 5,000 men, women and children managed to escape. North vietnam was communist and under the rule of ho chi minh. The story that rory kennedy has to tell in last days in vietnam is at once riveting and heartbreaking. Sundance entry last days in vietnam gets theatrical release. One of the most reviled wars in american history, in term of involvement, is explored through the eyes of sympathetic humanity toward its last days. Last days in vietnam the 2014 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio.
Mar 18, 2014 sundance entry last days in vietnam gets theatrical release. The message was, the temperature is 105 and rising. May 04, 2017 last days in vietnam, the oscarnominated 2014 film by rory kennedy the youngest child of senator robert f. Last days in vietnam airs in conjunction with the fortieth anniversary of the evacuation. Sep 11, 2014 a new film depicts the chaos in final days before saigon fell in the vietnam war.
This documentary in my opinion is better made that citizenfour which i also enjoyed very much, and. Last days in vietnam rory kennedys documentary combines astonishing footage from saigon in april 1975 with contemporary recollections from some who were there. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pbs will explore the origins of mankind and the end of the vietnam war during its winterspring season next year. Riveting, wrenching and extraordinarily important, rory kennedys superb documentary last days in vietnam is effectively two films at once. During the chaotic final days of the vietnam war, north vietnamese forces closed in on saigon as south vietnamese resistance quickly crumbled. Rory kennedys documentary last days in vietnam explores the fraught period in which american personnel still working and living in saigon worked selflessly to protect and save the lives of south vietnamese citizens when it became apparent that the north vietnamese army would soon capture the capital city. Last days in vietnam stories of service veterans pbs. The last days in vietnam, at its core, is about moral courage the bravery to confront the question of who goes and who gets left behind, as retired army colonel stuart herrington. Sep 11, 2014 the last days in vietnam, at its core, is about moral courage the bravery to confront the question of who goes and who gets left behind, as retired army colonel stuart herrington. Sep 10, 2015 i left vietnam in april of 1971 after serving months with charlie troop 19th, 1st air cavalry division. The film had its world premiere at 2014 sundance film festival on january 17, 2014.
Director rory kennedy joins chris matthews to discuss. Kennedy, took a standing ovation bow at the end of her screening of last days in vietnam. Aboard the uss kirk, crew members signal the chinook to hover over the deck and drop its passengers out in a scene from last days in vietnam. Trailer for the documentary last days in vietnam during the chaotic final weeks of the vietnam war, the north vietnamese army closes in on saigon as the panicked south vietnamese people desperately attempt to escape. Just riveting when i was a kid and to this day, brought back as if it were yesterday by watching this documentary film. Sundance entry last days in vietnam gets theatrical. Last days in vietnam is a 2014 american documentary film written, produced and directed by rory kennedy. Last days in vietnam, the oscarnominated 2014 film by rory kennedy the youngest child of senator robert f. As north vietnamese tanks rolled into saigon, eleven u. I actually never thought or have heard about this period of war, and it was very interesting to see it. With the clock ticking, a number of heroic americans took matters into their own hands, engaging in unsanctioned and often makeshift operations in an effort to save as.
Last days in vietnam 2014 last days in vietnam 2014. During the chaotic final weeks of the vietnam war, the north vietnamese army closes in on saigon as the panicked south vietnamese people desperately attempt to escape. Its a devastating counterpunch to the antiamerican propaganda hollywood and the rest of the leftist culture have been spewing about vietnam for more than. South vietnam was under a noncommunist proamerican government. In vietnam there are two different weather patterns. During the final days of the vietnam war, north vietnamese forces closed in on saigon as south vietnamese resistance crumbled. With the specter of a communist victory looming and only a skeleton crew of diplomats and military operatives still in. It ultimately unveils the untold acts of heroism performed by a select few to save many. Sep 05, 2014 perhaps the most striking thing about last days in vietnam, rory kennedys eyeopening documentary about the 1975 evacuation of the american embassy in saigon, is how calmly it surveys. Last days in vietnam nominated for best documentary by the washington dc area film critics association, chicago film critics association and the san diego film critics association.
Last days in vietnam is not groundbreaking, but it is impressive. Watch rory kennedy on abcs this week with george stephanopoulos. Last days in vietnam revisits the fall of saigon the. With the specter of a communist victory looming and only a skeleton crew of diplomats and military operatives still in the country, the united states prepared to withdraw. At sundance in january, festival perennial rory kennedy ghosts of abu graib, ethel, the 11th daughter of robert f.
The film had its world premiere at 2014 sundance fil. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Vietnam itinerary 2 days vietnam in 2 days viet fun travel. Sundance film festival documentary i left vietnam in april of 1971 after serving months with charlie troop 19th, 1st air cavalry division.
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