In the Year of the Pig
Directed by Emile De Antonio
1968Documentary103 minUnited States
The roots of the Vietnam War, from French colonialism and Dien Bien Phu to America's deepening commitment through the offensive of 1968.
StatusAvailable to book
ReleaseOctober 25, 1968
Runtime103 min
FormatsDCP · Digital file
On screens1 upcoming
Synopsis
From French colonialism and rickshaws to the Vietnamese victory at Dien Bien Phu. And then, the origins and nature of the U.S. commitment from the end of WWII through the offensive of 1968. History, death, battle, ideas as only film can do it, a conspicuous example.
The director
Emile De Antonio
Emile de Antonio (1919–1989) was the pioneer of the American political documentary, building searing collage films from archival footage without narration. His work includes Point of Order, In the Year of the Pig (Oscar-nominated) and Painters Painting.
On screens
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