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Vietnam - My Father's War

Television (Excerpts) – 2006

Vietnam veteran Frank Metcalfe revisits the country he served in 35 years before as a young officer, and recollects war stories, including an incident of friendly fire. This time accompanied by his son, soldier-turned-producer Matthew Metcalfe, he is gladdened by how vibrant Vietnam has become. "I look at this place, and I can't help but think what on earth were we doing." Father and son are saddened no memorial exists for Kiwis who fought in Vietnam. In 2008 the Government formally acknowledged the Vietnam service of New Zealand forces personnel.

Key Cast & Crew

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Matthew Metcalfe

Presenter, Producer

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John Keir

Director

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Ivars Berzins

Sound, Camera

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Sabrina Burnard

Editor

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Andy Morton (aka Submariner)

Camera, Sound

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Screentime

Source

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Screentime

Music

Song ‘I was only 19’ - written by John Schumann performed by Redgun.

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