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20206 minPGdoc-short

Tapes from Thailand

20206 minPGdoc-short

About 30% of the information recorded by an American soldier in Thailand during the Vietnam War is influenced by the limitations of the communication medium.

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Thorsten Wagner

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About 30% of the information recorded by an American soldier in Thailand during the Vietnam War is influenced by the limitations of the communication medium.

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Thorsten Wagnerdirector

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An American soldier stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War recorded messages for his girlfriend back home. These tapes reflect his struggles with loneliness and the limitations of the medium he chose for communication. Approximately 30% of the content is influenced by the recording method itself, affecting the clarity and emotional depth of his messages. The six-minute documentary captures this unique perspective on connection amid the challenges of war.

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