In the world of filmmaking, there are few movies as beloved and iconic as Forrest Gump. Released in 1994 and directed by Robert Zemeckis, this film stars the incredible Tom Hanks as the titular character, Forrest Gump. Spanning across recent American history's greatest hits, the film takes us on a remarkable journey through Forrest's life, including an extended portion that delves into the Vietnam War.
Forrest Gump's depiction of the Vietnam War has recently come under the scrutiny of military historian Bill Allison. In a fascinating video for Insider, Allison meticulously analyzes several Vietnam War scenes from the film and delivers his verdict on their accuracy. Surprisingly, he awards the film an impressive grade for its attention to detail.
