My Lai (film)

2010 American documentary film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

My Lai is a documentary film detailing the My Lai massacre. It aired as an episode of American Experience on PBS.[2][3]

Written byBarak Goodman[1]
Directed byBarak Goodman[1]
Theme music composerJoel Goodman[1]
Country of originUnited States
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My Lai
Written byBarak Goodman[1]
Directed byBarak Goodman[1]
Theme music composerJoel Goodman[1]
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerBarak Goodman[1]
EditorNancy Novack[1]
Running time83 minutes
Original release
NetworkPBS
ReleaseApril 26, 2010 (2010-04-26)
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Summary

The documentary details the 1968 My Lai Massacre and its background.[4] Topics of the video include the men of Company C, who perpetrated the massacre, and the cover-up of the event. Hugh Thompson Jr., the rescue helicopter pilot who confronted the ground forces personally, reported the killings, and helped halt the massacre, is also covered in the documentary.[5]

Accolades

Barak Goodman and Nancy Novack, May 2011

My Lai was recognized as the 2010 Outstanding Directing For Nonfiction Programming during the Emmys.[6] The documentary was also nominated as the 2010 Exceptional Merit In Nonfiction Filmmaking in the Emmys.[6] The documentary was also awarded a 2010 Peabody Award.[7][8]

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