The Big Picture 6. I Am Reality | Do We Get to Win This Time?
Aug 21, 2023
Exploring Oliver Stone's challenges in making a Vietnam War film, casting the right actors for 'Platoon', the impact of war on individuals, a technical advisor's journey training actors, reflecting on war experiences and changing perspectives, and the challenges faced during filming in the Philippines.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Finding Truth in 'Platoon'
02:24 • 14min
Casting the Grit: Finding the Right Actors for Platoon
16:00 • 2min
The Impact of War and the Vietnam Movie Bootcamp
17:31 • 2min
A Technical Advisor's Journey: Training Actors for Realism
19:20 • 6min
Reflecting on War and Changing Perspectives
25:14 • 2min
Challenges and Tension During Filming
26:48 • 20min