Delroy Lindo (center) stars in Da 5 Bloods as Paul, a Vietnam veteran whose conservative politics are driven by a sense of betrayal

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Delroy Lindo (center) stars in Da 5 Bloods as Paul, a Vietnam veteran whose conservative politics are driven by a sense of betrayal

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Da 5 Bloods, Spike Lee's new film, follows five friends who shed blood, sweat, and tears together in the 1st Infantry Division during the Vietnam War — and who return, after 50 years, to bring home the body of a fallen friend, and perhaps a treasure buried with him.

On the timeliness of the film

... what I hope there is a an enhanced recognition of, as a result of seeing this film, is these men, their contributions, their courage and their love of America, and their love of country in context of the presentation of their humanity.

Delroy Lindo

It always seemed like a profoundly important film from the standpoint of presenting this story through the lens of the African American soldier's experience, which does not happen for the most part.

I hope that they have an enhanced regard for these men in their humanity, because when I think about how we are presented in this film, and the dearth of stories through the lens of the black experience, what this film is doing in my mind is serving as a historical corrective.

So what I hope there is a an enhanced recognition of, as a result of seeing this film, is these men, their contributions, their courage and their love of America, and their love of country in context of the presentation of their humanity.

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