Erase and Forget

Documentary

2017, Movie, 1h 30min

'Bo' Gritz is one of America's highest decorated Vietnam veterans and the real life inspiration behind Rambo. He also killed 400 people, turned against Washington and moved to the Nevada desert where he now sleeps with many weapons. Filmed over ten years using impressive visual material, Zimmerman's portrait of Bo embodies contemporary American society in all its dizzying complexity and contradictions.

Country: United Kingdom

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Andrea Luka Zimmerman

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6.4

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Critic David Parkinson

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...allows viewers to reach their own conclusions about the Green Beret who provided the inspiration for Colonel Kurtz, Hannibal Smith and John Rambo.

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Erase and Forget is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the complexities of American society through the lens of Bo Gritz, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran and the real-life inspiration for Rambo. The film offers a striking portrait of Gritz, who has killed 400 people and now lives in isolation in the Nevada desert, surrounded by weapons. Through interviews and impressive visuals, the documentary explores the contradictions and challenges of contemporary America, offering a compelling and unforgettable viewing experience.

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