I absolutely LOVE Ken Burns. His eleven hour documentary on the Civil War is one of the most amazing historical records of all time. Part of what makes Burns so powerful is ability to bring historical events to life using original photography, interviews with eye-witnesses, dramatic reading by notable voices, sound effects, and music. Calling to mind the soft violin of the original score in The Civil War can still bring my blood pressure down at a moment's notice. However, the vividness of his production could be cause for concern for his newest project: The Vietnam War. The veterans of this conflict were subjected to unthinkable horrors while serving and treated with resentment and shame when they returned. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common problem among Vietnam Vets and triggers can bring back a traumatic experience and cause anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and depression. PBS and The Veterans Administration are partnering to raise awareness about PTSD and encourage those with symptoms to seek counseling. It is the hope of these medical professionals that if a vet is ready to experience this documentary, that the experience can be therapeutic rather than traumatic. Source material: http://www.npr.org/2017/09/18/551726505/va-cautions-ken-burns-vietnam-documentary-could-triggger-ptsd
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