Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father (2005)
From HBO's "America Undercover." On June 30, 1969, Lt. Jack Hulme was killed in Vietnam, having never met his newborn son. Thirty years later, filmmaker John Hulme finally seeks out what happened to his father, and who he really was. From family members and childhood friends to the soldiers who fought beside him, John tracks down everyone, chasing his fathers ghost across the country. What he discovers is a life that mirrored a generations struggles...husbands vs. wives, soldiers vs. protestors, America vs. Vietnam. But he also finds wounds that are painfully fresh, especially his mothers. Together, using the accounts of first-hand witnesses, they travel back to Vietnam, to the place where Jack spent the last few moments of his life so they can finally come to terms with his death.
Cast
- John Hulme - himself
- Brett Reilly - Jack Hulme (voice)
Keywords
memory
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father about?
- From HBO's "America Undercover." On June 30, 1969, Lt. Jack Hulme was killed in Vietnam, having never met his newborn son. Thirty years later, filmmaker John Hulme finally seeks out what happened to his father, and who he really was. From family members and childhood friends to the soldiers who fought beside him, John tracks down everyone, chasing his fathers ghost across the country. What he discovers is a life that mirrored a generations struggles...husbands vs. wives, soldiers vs. protestors, America vs. Vietnam. But he also finds wounds that are painfully fresh, especially his mothers. Together, using the accounts of first-hand witnesses, they travel back to Vietnam, to the place where Jack spent the last few moments of his life so they can finally come to terms with his death.
- Who directed Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father?
- Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father was directed by John Hulme.
- Who stars in Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father?
- Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father stars John Hulme, Brett Reilly.
- How long is Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father?
- Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father?
- Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father is a Documentary, War film.
- What is the budget of Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father?
- Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father had a budget of $250,000.
- Where was Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father produced?
- Unknown Soldier: Searching for a Father was produced in United States of America.