Interviews with My Lai Veterans
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Interviews with five former American soldiers who were present at the March 16, 1968 attack on the village of My Lai during the Vietnam War; they discuss the orders that were issued leading up to the attack, their expectations of what they would find there, and the subsequent massacre of the inhabitants and destruction of the village, as well as possible motivations for the killings and rapes which took place. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2002.
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February 25, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Strick
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Strick
- Original Title
- Interviews with My Lai Veterans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Laser Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Strick
Joseph Strick
Haskell Wexler, Richard Pearce
Sylvia Sarner
Joseph Strick
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Strick
Director
Sylvia Sarner
Editor
Joseph Strick
Producer
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Joseph Strick
Writer
Richard Pearce
Director of Photography
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What is Interviews with My Lai Veterans about?
Interviews with five former American soldiers who were present at the March 16, 1968 attack on the village of My Lai during the Vietnam War; they discuss the orders that were issued leading up to the attack, their expectations of what they would find there, and the subsequent massacre of the inhabitants and destruction of the village, as well as possible motivations for the killings and rapes which took place. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2002.
Who directed Interviews with My Lai Veterans?
Interviews with My Lai Veterans was directed by Joseph Strick.
Who stars in Interviews with My Lai Veterans?
The principal cast of Interviews with My Lai Veterans includes Richard Hammer.
When was Interviews with My Lai Veterans released and how long is it?
Interviews with My Lai Veterans was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 22m.