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The 25th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War: Film Director Oliver Stone.

Film Director and screenwriter Oliver Stone. His movies include, "Platoon," "Born on the Fourth of July," "Wall Street," and "Talk Radio." He also wrote the screenplay for "Scarface" and others. He talks about his experience as a soldier in the Vietnam war and depicting the war on screen. (REBROADCAST from 7/17/90)

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Other segments from the episode on April 21, 2000

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, April 21, 2000: Interview with Tim O'Brien; Interview with Horst Faas and Tim Page; Interview with Oliver Stone; Interview with Maya Lin.

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