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The Draft

201553mAaron Matthews
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 82%

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"Race, class, culture — the draft in the 1960s and 1970s was a lightning rod that lit up every schism in American society."

Historians, veterans, politicians, and anti-war leaders discuss the history of the military draft in the United States through the Vietnam War, and examine the consequences of its replacement with an all-volunteer professional force currently comprising less than one-half of one percent of the population.

DocumentaryWar
Vietnam WarUs MilitaryMilitary History

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What is The Draft (2015) about?

Historians, veterans, politicians, and anti-war leaders discuss the history of the military draft in the United States through the Vietnam War, and examine the consequences of its replacement with an all-volunteer professional force currently comprising less than one-half of one percent of the population.

Who stars in The Draft?

The Draft stars Campbell Scott (Self - Narrator (voice)), Donald Rumsfeld (Self), Dan Rather (Self), Tom Hayden (Self). The film was directed by Aaron Matthews.

How long is The Draft?

The Draft has a runtime of 53 min and premiered in 2015.

Is The Draft worth watching?

The Draft holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Documentary, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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