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Ho Chi Minh: A Sketch for a Political Portrait
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A political portrait of Ho Chi Minh, tracing his revolutionary journey, his commitment to Vietnamese independence, and his role in the struggle for the reunification of Vietnam. The documentary examines the ideas, political influences, and historical events that shaped Ho Chi Minh as a revolutionary leader and explores his place within the wider history of anti-colonialism and communism.
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Denis Manuel
Narrator
N'guyen Khac Vien
Self
Nguyen Thi Binh
Self
Chu Van Tan
Self
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