In the Shadow of the Blade (2004)

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

How it feels

This documentary uses a restored Huey helicopter to reunite Vietnam War veterans and civilians. It follows the aircraft's journey across the United States, collecting stories and memories from people connected to the war.

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What happens

In the Shadow of the Blade is a 2004 American documentary film produced and directed by Patrick and Cheryl Fries. It won awards in the film industry and with the Vietnam veteran community, including the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival "Best of Show" and "Gold Documentary" and the Vietnam Veterans of America President's Award for Outstanding Documentary. The documentary was acquired for North American television broadcast by Discovery Communications. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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