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202512 minPGdoc-short

Also Resisters

202512 minPGdoc-short

Twelve minutes of archival footage from the American war in Vietnam reflect on the connections between militarism abroad and resistance at home.

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Christina D. Bartson

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Twelve minutes of archival footage from the American war in Vietnam reflect on the connections between militarism abroad and resistance at home.

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Christina D. Bartsondirector

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David E. McReynolds' essay from 1968 forms the backbone of Also Resisters. The 12-minute archival film uses images and sounds from the American Vietnam War to show connections between militarism overseas and domestic resistance. It depicts actions taken by those opposed to war across different times and places, illustrating a continuous struggle against militarism in society.

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