A 56-minute documentary follows Tasmanian combat cameraman Neil Davis during the Vietnam War and his experiences in Cambodia.
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A 56-minute documentary follows Tasmanian combat cameraman Neil Davis during the Vietnam War and his experiences in Cambodia.
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Synopsis
Neil Davis, a combat cameraman from Tasmania, filmed the Vietnam War and its aftermath in Cambodia during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His footage captures the chaos of battle and the experiences of soldiers on the front lines. Directed by David Bradbury, Front Line runs for 56 minutes and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1981. The film aired on PBS in the United States and later received a theatrical release.
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Why Watch
- Meet Neil Davis, a Tasmanian combat cameraman.
- See raw footage from Vietnam and Cambodia.
- Find out how war affects those behind the camera.
Did You Know
- Neil Davis was a Tasmanian-born combat cameraman.
- Front Line was nominated for an Academy Award in 1981.
- The film aired on PBS in the United States before its theater release.
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Who directed the documentary Front Line?
Front Line was directed by David Bradbury.
What year was Front Line nominated for an Academy Award?
Front Line was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1981.
What inspired a scene in Mad Max: Fury Road?
A line in Front Line about soldiers putting budda charms in their mouths before combat inspired a scene in Mad Max: Fury Road.
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