The court-martial of Lt. Calley [videorecording] / produced by Cinetel Productions, Knoxville, Tennessee in association with Courtroom Television Network ; written and produced by C. Dorian Walker.
Format:
[videorecording] /
Publisher:
ChoicesInc. distributor, ChoicesInc. distributor,
Copyright Date:
2000?
Description:
1 videocassette (VHS) (37 min.) : sd., b&w with col. sequences ; 1/2 in.
Originally produced as a segment on the television program Court TV in 1998. Duration on container: 50 min. Host: Richard Belzer; narrator: James Naughton. Commentary: William Westmoreland, Stanley Karnow, Richard Hammer, John Sack.
Summary:
The Vietnam War was fought not only in Asia, but also in America. One of the biggest shocks was the realization that American soldiers, and not just distant enemies, were capable of war crimes. The court-martial of a young platoon leader accused of murdering Vietnamese civilians brought a confused nation face to face with this devastating fact. This documentary includes commentary by soldiers in Calley's platoon, archival footage of the atrocities and his court-martial trial.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.