Description: Finally a Voice: The Birth of the Vietnam Veterans of America tells the story of the founding convention of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Filming began 32 years ago, during a frenzied week in Washington DC, when hundreds of Vietnam veterans from all over the country gathered to seize control of their destiny. Their goal was to create a veterans organization that would represent their positions and address their needs. The Vietnam Veterans of America, changed the way past and future veterans are regarded in this country. VVA members are a politically diverse bunch, but by focusing on their shared experience as Vietnam veterans, they banded together to heal the wounds of war, both visible and invisible. Their efforts have helped to push legislation and public awareness that benefit the current crop of veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan.
This film will be screened along with Local Film Showcase selections Taps, The Reunion, Kissing Statue Dedication, and Aldo Giannini during the Local Film Showcase Selections film block.
Playing: Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.
Location: UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley, 7510 Hazard Center Drive, Suite #100, San Diego, CA 92106
Category: Documentary
Themes: Veterans, Iraq, Afghanistan
Director: John Giannini
Running Time: 58 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Year Made: 2015
Country: USA
