Approximately 20,000 Americans share the experience of losing a loved one in the Vietnam War, a grief that Tracy Droz Tragos seeks to understand.
Synopsis
Approximately 20,000 Americans share the experience of losing a loved one in the Vietnam War, a grief that Tracy Droz Tragos seeks to understand.
Synopsis
Tracy Droz Tragos travels from Selma, Alabama, to the U.S. Senate in "Be Good, Smile Pretty." She seeks to connect with about 20,000 Americans who lost loved ones in the Vietnam War. Tragos interviews her father's Naval Academy classmates and war buddies. Using personal interviews, home movies, and family photos, she reconstructs her father's legacy and addresses the grief shared by his friends and family. The film runs for 52 minutes.
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Why Watch
- Follow Tracy Droz Tragos' personal quest for understanding.
- Meet her father's Naval Academy friends and hear their stories.
- See the impact of the Vietnam War on families left behind.
Did You Know
- Tracy Droz Tragos connects with approximately 20,000 Americans affected by the Vietnam War.
- The film includes interviews with her father's Naval Academy roommates.
- The documentary has a runtime of 52 minutes.
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Who directed Be Good, Smile Pretty?
Be Good, Smile Pretty was directed by Tracy Droz Tragos.
What year was Be Good, Smile Pretty released?
Be Good, Smile Pretty was released in 2003.
How long is the documentary Be Good, Smile Pretty?
The duration of Be Good, Smile Pretty is 52 minutes.
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