Review of Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987) by Nathalie D — 18 Jan 2009

Moving, compelling documentary, showing beautifully who the victims in war truly are.

This review of Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987) was written by Nathalie D on 18 Jan 2009.

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

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By Tyler D (391) on 10 Mar 2007

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By Radlynn V (7) on 09 Jan 2008

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By Frederic And Mary Ann Brussat (3,072) for Spirituality and Practice (3,072) on 27 Aug 2004

Adds immeasurably to the growing stockpile of testaments about this tragic war…

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By Demonic N (103) on 21 Aug 2006

A must see film! Important, timeless, and heartbreaking. Dear America is a gift to the 21st century on the affects of war on the human soul…

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By Libby T (107) on 05 Jun 2006

The same with the Iraq movie. So emotional…

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By Abbey G (29) on 04 Jul 2008

Darling, believe me, I try not skip a day in writing you. Whether or not I get a letter determines if it's a good day or not…

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