By War & By God (2016)

The remarkable account of Vets who return to Vietnam with a very different mission...

Director:

Kent C. Williamson

Stars:

Michael Bernardo, Pat Cameron, Dave Carlson

4 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Michael Bernardo	...	Self
Pat Cameron	...	Self
Dave Carlson	...	Self
Phil Carney	...	Self
Cal Dunham	...	Self
Walt Griffin	...	Self
Roger Helle	...	Self
Tom Love	...	Self
Bob Peragallo	...	Self
Jim Proctor	...	Self
Steve Scott	...	Self
Bill Steele	...	Self
Sandy Sturch	...	Hersel
Chuck Ward	...	Self

Storyline

How does war shape a man? The Vietnam conflict was long ago, but its impact lives on and the battles continue in the hearts and minds of the U.S. soldiers who were there. In the jungle heat, the sweat, and the blood they became men. But today, over 40 years later, Vietnam is the land where these men become heroes. Nominated for a regional Emmy® Award, By War & By God tells the traumatic, yet redeeming story of a small group of soldiers whose lives were forever shaped by war, but whose faith has led them back to Vietnam to love, serve, and care for the people of that beautiful land. Through first-person interviews, archival war footage, and present-day on-location filming, the stories of these amazing "Vets with a Mission" exemplify the good that can come from a handful of lives that are touched By War & By God.

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Plot Keywords:

return | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Short

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Did You Know?

Trivia

In 2016 By War & By God won Best of Show at the Docs Without Borders Film Festival. In addition it won the Human Spirit Award, Best Direction (Kent C. Williamson, Best Editing (James Burgess), and Viewer Impact Awards for Content, Message, Delivery, and Research.

User Reviews

A Story of Redemption and Reconciliation

Vietnam and the war that occurred there permanently scarred a generation. The justification for our involvement and the manner in which the war was conducted left much to be desired. The soldiers that served there had their lives forever altered. The Movie, 'By War and By God' tells the story of soldiers who served there and returned to serve the Vietnamese people with 'Vets With a Mission.' The historical news clips at the beginning set the stage by recounting the setting of the Vietnam War. The story weaves firsthand accounts of soldiers who have returned to Vietnam as part of the mission of 'Vets With a Mission.'

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Trailer

Country:

USA Vietnam

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 September 2016 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Community Films Foundation, Paladin Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

40 min

Color:

Color