Hearts and Minds

Hearts and Minds (1974)

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The title of this documentary was inspired by the mantra recited by those in charge of the Vietnam War: "In order to win the war, we must win the hearts and minds of the people." The failure to achieve this, coupled with the disastrous no-win policies of the higher-ups, is the nucleus of this film,… More

R, 1 hr. 52 min.
Directed By
Peter Davis, Peter Davis (II)
Written By
Peter Davis
Genres
Documentary
In Theaters
Oct 22, 2004 Limited
On DVD
Jun 25, 2002
Rialto

Critic Reviews

  • Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

    Peter Davis' Oscar-winning feature is a must-see documentary about Vietnam.

  • Sean Axmaker, Turner Classic Movies Online

    ... the first film to confront exactly what the United States did in Vietnam in the name of fighting communism and winning the "hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese people.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Stella D


    one of the most powerful documentaries i've ever seen. it's admittedly biased and no surprise it was a big influence on michael moore. still shocking 35 years later. it's hard to tell if we've learned anything and the war machine goes on as brutal and senseless… More

  • Christopher M


    It's the sign of a truly great documentary when it can be powerful, moving, startling, and even eye opening almost 40 years after the fact, when all the facts have already been laid to bear. Hearts and Minds is an incredible documentary made in 1974 about the conflicting… More

  • Daniel H


    What more is there to say about a documentary such as this? It is truly required viewing to anyone who wants to comprehend the complexities of war. I've heard derision of this film over at IMDB, partly over the minor connection it draws between the sports-culture in America and… More

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