It was common knowledge, back then.
Rarely am I at a loss for words, but when I read the review and then linked to the movie site and watched the movie trailer, then listen to Fondas 1970 radio broadcast. I was stunned into silence.
It didn't last long.
Talk about a revisionistic review of the history of that time.
The self importance these people attribute to themselves, astounds me.
To say that the reason for the VietNam conflict was to exterminate the freedom loving people of that nation, is pure bull.
Sorry, I am trying to contain myself and not just rant.
I lived though those times. I remember well what was going on.
I lost friends in Nam. I almost lost my brother there. I did not go because of a promise I made to that brother.
I am no scholar on the subject, but I have read every book pro/ con or just historical that I could find through the past four decades on Nam.
I may watch this movie. I just don't like the idea of paying to see it.
From what I have gleaned so far, Micheal Moore is probably kicking himself for not making it first.