Introduction to the Enemy (1974)

Directed by

Haskell Wexler

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h

Rating

9.0 of 10 from 1 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows Jane Fonda and Tom Hayden as they travel through Vietnam asking ordinary people about the human toll of the war. It shows conversations with villagers, workers, and leaders about their experiences and hopes.

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What happens

Introduction to the Enemy is a 1974 American documentary film about Vietnam, filmed and directed by Haskell Wexler. Shot in the spring of 1974 and released before the end of the year, the film examines the human costs of the Vietnam War. The camera follows American actress Jane Fonda and her husband Tom Hayden, already known in their home country for antiwar activism, as they make inquiries regarding the war's effects and legacy among Vietnamese people from all walks of life. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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