# Hearts and Minds (1974)

> An uncompromising Vietnam War documentary confronts American power, racism, and militarism through testimony, archival footage, and the human cost of conflict.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27427

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Documentary, War
- Director: Peter Davis
- Cast: Clark Clifford, John Foster Dulles, Georges Bidault, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071604/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: confrontational, harrowing, mournful, history study, political discussion

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of the Vietnam War that reveals the human cost of conflict and the complexities of national identity.

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