AGENTS UNKNOWN introduces students to unexplored aspects of the Vietnam War: intelligence collection/analysis, the problems of intelligence implementation, and the relationship of the US military intelligence infrastructure to the Vietnamese military, government, and civilians. The issues raised also apply to recent conflicts.
“[F]ascinating and well produced…a look inside the boots-on-the-ground work of intelligence…shows how deceit, self-deception, false assumptions, and a bureaucratic mindset can quickly lead to a report becoming bad intelligence…” Michael Fein, Educational Media Reviews Online (EMRO)
- Subject matter is detailed but accessible to students from high school up - Topical subject matter: issues of occupation, cultural sensitivity, trust, corruption, and environmental degradation - Never-before-seen footage graphics, maps, documents, and photos - Episodic narrative can be broken down into sections for discussion - Free study guide available (PDF file) - Class-length (65 minutes)
AGENTS UNKNOWN is available via educational download, streaming-video and DVD
A free online evaluation-only screener is available for instructors and educational institutions. For screening/sales information, please contact Cow Lamp Films at info@cowlampfilms.com.
You can also contact:
Michael Reiter, producer-director: mreiter@agentsunknown.com