Living is the Difficult Thing
Season 1
Episode 6
About the Episode
A captured Army doctor recounts his experience of being taken prisoner by the Viet Cong.
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Recent Episodes
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Episode 30, Season 1<br> The Weight of Memory (Explicit Language Version)
Saigon falls and the war ends. Americans & Vietnamese from all sides seek reconciliation.| 1:51:28 -
Episode 29, Season 1<br> A Disrespectful Loyalty (Explicit Language Version)
South Vietnam fights alone as Nixon and Kissinger find a way out for America. POWs return.| 1:53:05
Extras
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Fellow Warriors: Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam
John Musgrave is a Marine veteran who counsels active-duty soldiers and veterans.20:46 -
Not Since The Civil War | First Look
A GI recalls how the Vietnam War divided American society.0:30 -
At Great Cost | First Look
A N. Vietnamese citizen remembers slogans inspiring people to sacrifice - at great cost.0:30 -
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How Am I Doing This? | First Look
A GI talks about his fear of land mines, and the courage it took just to walk in Vietnam.0:30 -
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War | #1 Why Vietnam
The filmmakers discuss their decision to make a film about the Vietnam war era.3:30 -
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War | #2 Sights & Sounds
The filmmakers discuss finding the imagery and recording the score for The Vietnam War.8:41 -
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War | #4 Unsettled History
The filmmakers discuss working with historical experts on the film.2:30 -
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War | #3 In Country
The filmmakers discuss filming on location in Vietnam.4:31 -
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War | #5 Echoes Of Vietnam
The filmmakers discuss the impact of the Vietnam war era on the present day.5:15
