The Journal
“A conversation 50 years in the making”
Synopsis
An American veteran of the Vietnam War returns a precious keepsake to the daughter of an enemy solider, 50 years later. The film stars Elyse Dinh, a refugee of the war, and Brian Delate, a veteran of the war. Directed, written, and produced by James Andrews.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Port Townsend Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Lindsay Andrews
- Screenplay & Story
- James Lindsay Andrews
- Original Title
- The Journal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- JLA Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Lindsay Andrews
James Lindsay Andrews
Clyde Garrido
Alex Hamlin
James Lindsay Andrews
Department Leadership Roster
James Lindsay Andrews
Writer
James Lindsay Andrews
Director
James Lindsay Andrews
Producer
Clyde Garrido
Director of Photography
Alex Hamlin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Journal
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What is The Journal about?
An American veteran of the Vietnam War returns a precious keepsake to the daughter of an enemy solider, 50 years later. The film stars Elyse Dinh, a refugee of the war, and Brian Delate, a veteran of the war. Directed, written, and produced by James Andrews.
Who directed The Journal?
The Journal was directed by James Lindsay Andrews.
Who stars in The Journal?
The principal cast of The Journal includes Brian Delate, Elyse Dinh.
When was The Journal released and how long is it?
The Journal was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Journal?
The Journal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).