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Born on the Fourth of July

film by Stone [1989]
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Born on the Fourth of July is a 1989 film directed by Oliver Stone, based on the 1976 memoir of the same name by Ron Kovic. The film chronicles Kovic's life, from his patriotic youth and enlistment in the U.S. Marines to his experiences in the Vietnam War, where he was wounded and paralyzed. It details his subsequent disillusionment with the war and his transformation into a prominent antiwar activist. The film received multiple Academy Award nominations and wins, including Best Director for Stone and Best Actor for Tom Cruise, who portrayed Kovic. The story highlights themes of patriotism, the realities of war, and the struggle for peace.12

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