Marker 01

On this episode of Our American Stories, before We Were Soldiers became one of Hollywood's most acclaimed Vietnam War films, Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and journalist Joseph Galloway refused to let anyone adapt their bestselling book. After years of watching Hollywood get the Vietnam War wrong, they had no interest in seeing their soldiers' story distorted once again.

Writer and director Randall Wallace shares the remarkable story of how Braveheart earned him their trust, why he risked his own money to secure the film rights, and how We Were Soldiers became a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood of the American soldier in Vietnam.

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

On this episode of Our American Stories, before&nbsp;We Were Soldiers&nbsp;became one of Hollywood's most acclaimed Vietnam War films, Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and journalist Joseph Galloway refused to let anyone adapt their bestselling book. After years of watching Hollywood get the Vietnam War wrong, they had no interest in seeing their soldiers' story distorted once again. Writer and director Randall Wallace shares the remarkable story of how&nbsp;Braveheart&nbsp;earned him their trust, why he risked his own money to secure the film rights, and how&nbsp;We Were Soldiers&nbsp;became a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood of the American soldier in Vietnam.
Support the show (<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)">https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)</a>

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Why Vietnam Veterans Trusted Randall Wallace With We Were Soldiers

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/a121f6e2-18ec-4c3a-b42d-b47c016f9a48/transcript