In April 1975, the North Vietnamese Army was closing in on Saigon as South Vietnamese resistance was crumbling. Approximately 5,000 Americans remained with roughly 24 hours to get out. Their South Vietnamese allies, co-workers, and friends faced certain imprisonment and possible death if they remained behind.
Roary Kennedy’s documentary The Last Days in Vietnam chronicles these last days of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War and the desperate efforts to help 135,000 South Vietnamese escape to safety.
An introduction and post-screening discussion will be led by David Cortright, associate director of programs and policy studies at the Kroc Institute.
This film is part of the annual ScreenPeace Film Festival, presented by the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. The festival features five critically acclaimed films that highlight a range of compelling issues related to peace and justice.
All films are free, but ticketed. To reserve tickets, please call the box office at 574.631.2800 or visit performingarts.nd.edu.