Anniversary of the March Against Death

Today marks the anniversary of the March Against Death, November 14, 1969. For 24 hours, over 45,000 people solemnly carried a sign with the name of an American soldier killed or a village destroyed during the war in Vietnam. The signs were placed in coffins at the Capitol. The next day, the massive Mobilization march brought half a million people to Washington, DC, to protest the war, the largest antiwar demonstration in US history.

The Movement and the Madman film captures the little-known impact of the fall 1969 Moratorium and Mobilization protests on President Nixon’s plans to dramatically escalate the war, including a possible nuclear strike on North Vietnam.

Thanks to our 200+ supporters, we will complete the first full “rough cut” of the film this month - a major production milestone. Can you help us with a donation today to enable our film team to reach the next milestones - a fine cut, followed by a finished film?

If you haven’t yet viewed our preview reels, including one highlighting the March Against Death, please view here.