Born on the Fourth of July Screening at the NFSA. Photo: NFSA
M | 145 Mins | 1989 | DCP | US | D: Oliver Stone
When All-American high school hero Ron Kovic (played by Tom Cruise) enlists to fight in Vietnam, he believes he is fulfilling his dream of serving his country. Based on a true story, Oliver Stone draws on his own combat experiences to provide a powerful critique of war’s futility, confusion, and devastating cost.
‘Stone’s feisty, intensely personal style of filmmaking is well-known. With Born on the Fourth of July we are treated to a poignant, spirited and captivating – for the broken heartedness of it all – performance by Tom Cruise.’ – San Francisco Chronicle
The details
What: screening of Fourth of July
When: Fri 4 Jul 7:00 PM
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: $12-16 (+$1.50 booking fee) via the NFSA website
