After the suppression of "Let There Be Light" (a documentary about combat-induced post-traumatic stress disorders which presented many inconvenient and demoralizing truths), the U.S. Army Signal Corp created this dramatized up-beat remake of the film. Only this time, the production excluded the involvement of John Houston, the producer of the original documentary.
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do.
Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images.
When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.
Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt.
Ken, a WWII GI, returns home after he's paralyzed in battle. Residing in the paraplegic ward of a veteran's hospital and embittered by his condition, he refuses to see his fiancée and sinks into a solitary world of hatred and hostility.
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Shades of Gray (Reel 1)
Shades of Gray (Reel 1) - National Archives and Records Administration 1948 - ARC Identifier 36102 / Local Identifier 111-PMF-5047 - Department of Defense.
Shades of Gray (Reel 2)
Shades of Gray (Reel 2) - National Archives and Records Administration 1948 - ARC Identifier 36102 / Local Identifier 111-PMF-5047 - Department of Defense.
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Shades of Gray (Reel 8)
Shades of Gray (Reel 8) - National Archives and Records Administration 1948 - ARC Identifier 36102 / Local Identifier 111-PMF-5047 - Department of Defense.
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