Area Vietnam War Vetrans Documentary to be Shown in Manchester

by Anne Buckalew

In conjunction with Chelsea's VFW Post 4076, Manchester District Library is showing Rob Coelius' Video Farm Production documentary Community History Project: Vietnam War. The movie will be shown Saturday, Febrary 8 at 12:30pm in the Village Room. Manchester resident and VFW Commander Harry Pendergrass will be introducing the film. Refreshments will be served, and all are invited to stay for discussion after the film.

The  Vietnam War film is a collection of  stories with historical perspective from Chelsea residents about their experience serving in the military during the Vietnam conflict.

If you are unable to make the public screening, the  film is available to watch on-line at http://vimeo.com/79398710

The Chelsea Community History Project works to preserve the stories and experiences of area residents. In addition to this film, they have produced films on One Room School Houses, Village Life, Farmers, Korean War Veterans, and World War II Veterans.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.