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Journey
1945. Among the rubble from the Sofia bombardment a group of kids with the oldest one being 12, make secret plans for a sea voyage. As it should be done, the plans are devised in a gloomy basement of a destroyed building. The vow "Silence to the death" is said. The main source of the kids is the diary "Magellan". At the same time the kids start to collect donation for the wounded at the front. One day, the money collected by the kids disappears. After numerous doubts and uncertainties, it turns out that the kids do not stole the money. The journey happens in their dreams.
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Plot Summary
This documentary offers a look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of American policymakers and military leaders. It features interviews with key figures who were involved in the decisions and strategies during the conflict. The film explores the complexities and consequences of the war from the perspective of those in power.
Critical Reception
Journey received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its insightful interviews and its attempt to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the war's decision-making process. However, some reviewers found the film to be too focused on the elite and lacking a broader perspective from those directly affected by the war.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its candid interviews with influential figures.
Noted for its focus on the strategic and political aspects of the Vietnam War.
Some criticism for its narrow perspective, focusing heavily on the policymakers.
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Fun Fact
The film's director, Robert J. Siegel, also directed other documentaries and television programs focusing on historical and political subjects.
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