A story of innocence lost and courage found.
The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
MPAA: Rated R
Principal Cast: Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava
Director: Oliver Stone
The Kovic family listens to one John F. Kennedy’s famous speeches on the television.
Themes: Speech, Inspiration, Power of Words, Encouragement, History, Childlike, Citizenship, Dreams, Presidency
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A Marine recruiter addresses an assembly of high school boys.
Themes: War, Military, Duty, Pride, Honor, Challenges, Exceptionalism, Nationalism, Patriotism
2:11
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Ron tells his parents that he has decided to join that marines and it excited about fighting for his country in Vietnam.
Themes: Service, Duty, Nationalism, War, Military, Pride, Honor, Idealism, Dedication
1:37
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After returning from Vietnam in a wheelchair, Ron argues with his brother about the ethics of the current war.
Themes: War, Ethics, Morality, Politics, Argument, Patriotism, Injury, Duty, Sacrifice
2:09
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Ron struggles speaking at July 4th parade honoring him as a war hero.
Themes: PTSD, War, Patriotism, Respect, Speech, Honor, Duty, Sacrifice, Service
3:28
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At an anti-war rally, law enforcement uses excessive force in disemersing a crowd of peaceful protesters.
Themes: Protest, Freedom Of Speech, War, Politics, Abuse Of Power, Patriotism, Violence, Law Enforcement, Speech
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Ron visits the family of a fellow soldier who he accidentally killed in battle.
Themes: Guilt, Killing, Accident, Friendly Fire, War, Military, Loss, Suffering, Pain
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Ron and fellow injured veterans attend the Nixon convention in protest of The Vietnam War.
Themes: War, Protest, Politics, Press, Ethics, Patriotism, Corruption, Disrespect, Vietnam war
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