Edition |
Widescreen version. |
Description |
2 videodiscs (220 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical surround Dolby Digital 5.1 rda |
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DVD NTSC rda |
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video file DVD video region 1 rda |
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Motion picture |
Note |
One disc contains the "theatrical version" (approximately 100 min.), the other contains the "extended broadcast version" (approximately 120 min.). |
System Details |
DVD format; NTSC, region 1, widescreen; 5.1 surround. |
Credits |
Edited by Don Kleszy ; music by Gary Lionelli ; cinematography by Joan Churchill. |
Event |
Originally produced as a documentary released in 2014; broadcast as an episode of the PBS television program American Experience on April 28, 2014. |
Summary |
In the final weeks of the Vietnam War, American servicemen and others begin the difficult mission of evacuating as many friends, family members and South Vietnamese collaborators as possible before Saigon falls to the North Vietnamese. |
Contents |
Disc 1. Theatrical version (approximately 100 min.) -- disc 2. Extended broadcast version (approximately 120 min.) |
Language |
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. |
Subject |
Airlift, Military -- Vietnam -- History -- 20th century.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- United States.
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Refugees -- Vietnam -- History -- 20th century.
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United States -- History -- 1969-
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Vietnam -- History -- 20th century.
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Genre/Form |
Historical television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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War television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Television programs for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Bailey, Mark, 1968- screenwriter.
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Kennedy, Rory, film director, film producer.
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McAlester, Keven, screenwriter.
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American Experience Films, presenter.
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Moxie Firecracker Films, Inc. production company.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), film distributor.
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Added Title |
American experience (Television program)
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ISBN |
9781627892759 |
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1627892753 |
Standard No. |
841887024044 |
Music No. |
LDVI600 PBS (on container spine) |
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LDVI600.1 PBS (disc 1) |
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LDVI600.2 PBS (disc 2) |
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