Gritty, powerful, VERY emotional!

This movie was indeed VERY gritty, powerful and emotional on all levels. I'm not embarrassed to admit that I broke down crying more than once, especially hearing Michael Fox's reading of PFC Raymond Griffiths' last letter. The voices reading letters are mostly actors who have appeared in Vietnam War movies. The last letter is read by Ellen Burstyn. It's a letter written by a lady whose son died in Vietnam in 1969; the letter is 15 years old. If I didn't know any better, I would think that actual Gold Star Mother is reading it. This is a movie that should be shown to members of Congress and other decision makers. Actually, I think EVERY American should see it. Just my humble opinions here.