In brief, the National Geographic Channel contracted Towers Productions for a series of three one-hour television programs on the Vietnam War as told by the men and women who were there on the ground. The narrative portion of each hour serves as a road map of events that will then be highlighted by the individuals being interviewed.
We are trying to match up, whenever possible, photographs or archival footage with people who experienced what is captured in those images. The programs will not compare Vietnam to what’s going on today, nor provide analysis of what happened. The idea is to talk about Vietnam from the people who knew it best, those doing their jobs, carrying out their orders — whatever those might have been. We want to talk about perceptions, sensory experiences — what the air smelled like, cultural understandings, how the soldiers felt, knowledge about the overall operation, being wounded, media reports, camaraderie, etc.
I’m producing the second hour of the 3-part series, focusing on 1968 and the time just prior to and after Tet. While we are in touch with a couple of nurses, I’d be interested in locating a few more to talk about their assignments and the locations where they served.
I’m writing an outline that’s due at National Geographic in a week — deadline issues are always a problem — and if you’d be so kind, I’d appreciate you forwarding this email to put me in touch with a board member or anyone who might be interested. You or they can reach me by email or by phone at the number below.
Thanks in advance,
Judy
Judy Cole
Producer
National Geographic Channel
Towers Productions
549 W Randolph Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60661
voice: 773-539-1408
http://www.towersproductions.com
judy.cole@towersproductions.com
If you wish more information, please, feel free to contact me in this regard.
