''My Lai'' is a documentary film created by

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; it aired as an episode of''

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Summary

The documentary details the 1968

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and its background. Topics of the video include the men of

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and the cover-up of the event. Hugh Thompson Jr. (the rescue helicopter pilot who confronted the ground forces personally, reported the killings, and helped halt the massacre) is also covered in the documentary.

Accolades

''My Lai'' was recognized as the 2010 Outstanding Directing For Nonfiction Programming during the

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. The documentary was also nominated as the 2010 Exceptional Merit In Nonfiction Filmmaking in the Emmys. The documentary was also awarded a 2010 Peabody Award.

References

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