| Description |
1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Cast |
Interviews with members of the Droz family, classmates, shipmates. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Dan Schmeltzer ... [et al.] ; editor, Jenna McFeely ; music, Christina Lee Agamanolis, Mariana Bernoski, Willow Forbes Williamson. |
| Note |
Originally released as a television documentary program in 2003. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
Chronicles the heart-wrenching journey to understand and cope with the loss shared by the estimated 20,000 American children whose fathers were killed in Vietnam. Weaving emotionally compelling interviews with home movies, stock footage, and family photos. Along her journey, Tragos uncovers a 30-year-old mystery, as she comes to know her father as a man. Untangled from the memory of a war that wounded a nation. Some discoveries are almost too difficult to bear, it is ultimately the truth that allows her, and her entire family, to understand and move forward. |
| Awards |
Emmy Awards, 2004: News & Documentary-- Best documentary. |
| Note |
Special features: extended interviews; photo gallery; resource guide; filmmaker statement; crew biographies. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
War casualties.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
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Fathers -- Death.
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Families of military personnel.
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United States. Navy.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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| Added Author |
Mason, Randy.
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Murphy, Michael.
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Tragos, Tracy Droz.
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Schmeltzer, Dan.
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McFeely, Jenna.
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Agamanolis, Christina Lee.
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Bernoski, Mariana.
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Williamson, Willow Forbes.
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Independent Television Service.
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Orphans of War Foundation (Firm)
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KCPT (Television station : Kansas City, Mo.)
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Docurama (Firm)
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New Video Group.
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| ISBN |
076706061X |
| Standard No. |
767685957639 |
| Music No. |
NVG-9576 New Video Group |
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