The critically-acclaimed documentary Jimmy in Saigon begins as a personal exploration into the mysterious death and radical life of Jimmy McDowell, an American 24-year-old Vietnam veteran who died as a civilian in Saigon in 1972 – all while filmmaker Peter McDowell, Jimmy’s younger brother, was only five years old.
While investigating Jimmy’s past, Peter takes us from the Midwest of the United States to Vietnam, France and back home again.
In his quest to get to know his brother, he uncovers a hidden romance, new family ties and a remarkable global love story.
Executive produced by Dan Savage, this riveting and emotionally resonant film offers up a poignant glimpse into the short life of a young man whose sole desire was to be loved, despite a myriad of social obstacles and the fog of war.
Watch the trailer for Jimmy in Saigon below. The documentary is now streaming on Dekkoo.
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