A soldier assembles napalm during the Vietnam War in 1969. Factories and military installations in the documentary detail the production of this incendiary weapon. The film addresses the connections between military contractors and government policies. It presents the broader impact of napalm on warfare and civilian life. The documentary critiques the military-industrial complex that sustains this production and its consequences. The narrative intertwines interviews and archival footage from the era.

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See the stark realities of napalm production.
Find out about the military-industrial complex.
Meet the ethical questions surrounding warfare.

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The film was produced in Germany in 1969.
It has a runtime of 22 minutes.
The documentary is available in both English and German.

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