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‘Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?’ Review: A Vietnam Vet Reckons with PTSD in a Heavy-Handed Trauma Drama

Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto adapts the nonfiction account of former U.S. Marine Allen Nelson, who spoke about the brutalities he committed on the front and hardships he faced back home.

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Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto adapts the nonfiction account of former U.S. Marine Allen Nelson. The film follows Nelson as he recounts the brutalities he committed during the Vietnam War and the hardships he faces after returning home. Tsukamoto’s adaptation focuses on Nelson’s struggle with PTSD and the moral weight of his wartime actions. The narrative examines how the veteran confronts the ghosts of his past while navigating the challenges of civilian life.

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