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• Directors: Stephanie Jobe, Adam Scholl
• Region: All Regions
• Studio: CustomFlix
• DVD Release Date: May 31, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000FZEN3A
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,068 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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The United States military used defoliants during the Vietnam War to curtail crop production and to eliminate enemy hiding positions. Approximately 20 million gallons of herbicides were sprayed in Vietnam from 1962 to 1971. The defoliants were referred to by a 4inch color band on the barrels. The most common defoliant sprayed was Agent Orange.

The defoliants were believed to be un-harmful to humans, which has been proven to be false. In 1991 the United States Government started to compensate American Vietnam Veterans for diseases believed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange.

The documentary illustrates the plight of two American Vietnam Veterans (Richard and Tony) who are dealing with life after being exposed to Agent Orange. The Veterans recount stories of being sprayed on and how they survived one war and now are fighting one last battle. The Battle with Agent Orange.

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and thoughtful - a must see, July 24, 2006

By	Arindam Sabui (Florida,USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For an independent filmmaker making his very first documentary it is indeed an amazing film. The film recounts the life of two Vietnam war veterans who are still coping with the after effects of Agent Orange.
There is a brief narration about Agent Orange and the various diseases it has caused to the people who served in Vietnam. For the most part you get to know first hand the 2 veterans who talk about their daily life and the struggles they have had to endure.
By the end of the film it will make you very emotional and you will feel as if you know the veterans intimately.
To that end the producers have achieved to create a film that is insightful and thoughtful.
This film can also serve as an educational film for those who are not aware of the after effects of Agent Orange.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, Respectful, Informative, July 4, 2006

By	Shane Johnson (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This informative film could very well be a life saver for our Veterans, yet what resonates with me is the vulnerable and respectful approach it exhibits in regards to the humanity and dignity of these veterans. For instance, the film begins with a personal recounting of a humorous incident in Vietnam. It does not distract from the subject, but instead it establishes a bond with the subjects of the documentary.

Technically, the sound and visuals show some polish. I have seen independent films with distracting breaks and inconsistent sound levels - not the case here. The narration is also clear and serves its purpose. Most importantly, the message gets across without any hindrance from the technical side.

This film could have been many things, but what I found was a candid interview with two Vietnam Vets who recount their daily struggle with multiple diseases. It takes a lot of grace to create a documentary about Agent Orange and the effects it has left on the American Veteran. I find this film to be informative, helpful, and respectful. This film does a great service to the Vietnam Vets dealing with the aftereffects of Agent Orange.

5.0 out of 5 stars A documentary that makes its lasting tribute., June 5, 2009

By	al09 "al09" (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

Hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops are stationed overseas, in harm's way each day. As we see in today's wars, we are far from an era of tranquility, and those protecting this country risk their lives and the trajectories of their families in defending the nation and keeping us safe. Their commitments don't miraculously happen and they haven't occurred just recently. This documentary shows the sacrifices of our soldiers in a distant place and time, Vietnam, and how the consequences of decisions made by the government in that era continue to affect those who served and which have subjected their lives to such hardship and more. This documentary, aside from its great technical quality and appeal to a viewer, in its stories gets to the heart of the problem: how do we cause harm to our enemies, without causing harm to ourselves? It reveals the paradox by showing through these soldiers' lives how we have caused that lasting harm, and makes clear that however one thinks of the ultimate aims of a war, those who fight are not synonymous with those who decide. Remember those who served, and on this D-Day anniversary approaching, it is even more appropriate. A great service to veterans, and I highly recommend it; an example of civic service at its finest.