Over a ten-year period, interviews with Bo Gritz reveal his transformation from a decorated soldier to a critic of U.S. military policy.
“Serve. Defend. Disobey.”
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Over a ten-year period, interviews with Bo Gritz reveal his transformation from a decorated soldier to a critic of U.S. military policy.
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Bo Gritz, a decorated Vietnam veteran, became known as the inspiration for the character Rambo. Over ten years, Erase and Forget follows his life after military service. Gritz, who once claimed to have killed 400 people, now lives in the Nevada desert surrounded by weapons. The film features interviews with Gritz and archival footage, revealing his shift from a celebrated soldier to a critic of Washington. It connects his story to America's hidden wars and contemporary political ideologies.
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- See Bo Gritz's controversial role in American culture.
- Find out how Hollywood influences perceptions of war.
- Meet the filmmakers behind this unique documentary.
Did You Know
- The film was nominated for the Glashütte Original Documentary Award in 2017.
- It screened in UK cinemas starting on March 2, 2018.
- The Financial Times rated the film 4 out of 5 stars.
- Frieze described Gritz as a cipher for evolving 20th century American ideologies.
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Who directed the documentary Erase and Forget?
Erase and Forget was directed by Andrea Luka Zimmerman.
What year did Erase and Forget first screen at the Berlin Film Festival?
Erase and Forget first screened at the Berlin Film Festival in 2017.
What was the duration of the documentary Erase and Forget?
Erase and Forget has a duration of 90 minutes.
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