Vietnam: American Holocaust (Trailer)

Vietnam: American Holocaust takes a critical look at the United States’ role in the Vietnam War. It assesses the history of the conflict and recounts how between three and five million Vietnamese people were killed, largely through aerial incendiary bombs dropped by US forces.

The documentary goes beyond an examination of military action to demonstrate the role American politics played in the war. It suggests that the assassination of John F. Kennedy may ultimately have helped to promote the conflict more effectively than any other form of propaganda. The film links the presidents involved in the Vietnam War to many of its tragedies and brutalities.

Narrated by Martin Sheen, the documentary uses a blend of analysis and first-hand documentation to present a disturbing picture, featuring interviews with participants from both sides. Events such as the Gulf of Tonkin incident and the My Lai massacre are explored to illustrate the atrocities and political dishonesty that characterised the Vietnam War.