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Inside Look | Why Vietnam

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The filmmakers discuss their decision to make a film about the Vietnam war era.

The filmmakers discuss their decision to make a film about the Vietnam war era. Find out about the creation of the film from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

05/28/2017 | Expires 07/01/2036

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Funding for The Vietnam War is provided by Bank of America; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; David H. Koch; The Blavatnik Family Foundation; Park Foundation; The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The...

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Clip: Special | 2m 30s | The filmmakers discuss working with historical experts on the film. (2m 30s)

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