Review of Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987) by Amber S — 10 Jun 2007

I love this documentary. It takes the most unique view of any war that I've ever seen.

This review of Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987) was written by Amber S on 10 Jun 2007.

Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Scott Weinberg (1,998) for eFilmCritic.com (5,125) on 24 Jul 2002

When it comes to war, listen to the soldiers…

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In talking to a bunch of Vietnam Vets over the years (neighbors, teachers, relatives, etc.), I found that every VIETNAM EXPERIENCE is radically…

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By Radlynn V (7) on 09 Jan 2008

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By Emily H (749) on 05 Dec 2007

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By Hal Hinson (447) for Washington Post (9,851) on 01 Jan 2000

The first film about Vietnam to come to us free of bias, free of rhetoric…

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By Max S (301) on 04 Apr 2015

If this film does not move you to the core, nothing will. Watch the eyes of these soldiers and judge for yourself…

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By Elliott F (182) on 28 Sep 2008

Incredibly moving...watched it in my IB Global (Global history) class, and was just on the brink of tears throughout, but really lost it during…

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Excellent documentary on the Vietnam War…

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By Tyler G (322) on 21 Jun 2007

I watched this film in a high school history class and it was well done... A nifty soundrack was a definite bonus…

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