'Not My Enemy'

"Not My Enemy"
Directed by Kehinde Ishangi
San Diego Premiere
2022 / 77 MINS

African American choreographer Kehinde Ishangi seeks to uncover the truth about her absent father’s choices only to reveal the real enemy of the Vietnam War. “Not My Enemy” paints a picture of the traumatic and dehumanizing impact of the Vietnam War through the experiences of African American soldiers. Weaving between a fictional narrative and real-life interviews with Vietnam veterans, the documentary dance film becomes a harrowing reminder of how an aimless and violent war left indelible scars on a generation of Black men and their families. Inspired by dialogue with her father, a Vietnam veteran, Ishangi examines the nightmare of combat, the deeply psychological aftermath, and the effort to heal from these lifelong wounds.

Contains descriptions of sexual violence and combat violence. Viewer discretion advised.

Preceded By

"Welcome Home: Oscar’s Journey"
Directed by John Mogor
50 years after the Vietnam War, US Army Ranger and Medic Oscar Bruno gets the emotional homecoming he always deserved.

Director John Mogor

The festival is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego to present the Local Film Showcase. The festival is a proud member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition and the San Diego Military Family Collaborative. 

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