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movie-reviews.colossus.net - : Although three-quarters of Dead Presidents (the title refers to the portraits on money) takes place in the Bronx, it's the segment away from New York that drives the story. There have been any number of Vietnam tales -- Oliver Stone has made a career out of that time and place -- but none with quite the perspective of the Hughes Brothers'. This is the story of a black man who goes off to war as a relative innocent, and returns a decorated hero whose only scars are inside. His re-acclimatization to civilian life is difficult, but, unlike some of his friends, he never turns to drugs, and isn't averse to working hard to earn a living. Sometimes, however, good intentions and a valiant effort aren't enough. In detailing one man's actions and their consequences, Dead Presidents isn't just an African American tragedy -- its impact is universal. People of any color can sympathize with the plight of Anthony Curtis and understand, if not agree with, the eventual choices life forces him to make. more...
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