Free Film & Discussion
Open to the Public
7:30 PM, Thursday, December 21, 2006

In February 1971, one month after the My Lai massacre, an astonishing public inquiry into war crimes committed by American forces in Vietnam was held in Detroit. The Vietnam Veterans Against the War organized this investigation.More than 125 veterans spoke of atrocities they had witnessed and committed.

Though the event was attended by press and television news crews, almost nothing was reported to the American public. However, this unprecedented forum marked a turning point in the anti-war movement.

It was a pivotal moment in the lives of young vets from around the country who participated. The Winter Soldier Investigation changed these men forever.

Their courage in testifying, and their desire to prevent further atrocities and to regain their own humanity, provide the dramatic intensity that makes this film an unforgettable experience.