The Volunteer | Official Trailer
Preview: Season 9 Episode 901 | 37sVideo has Closed Captions
An Asian-American veteran of the Vietnam War searches for the soldier who saved his life.
After being mistaken for the enemy by fellow U.S. forces during the Vietnam War, a Japanese-American veteran struggles to overcome his feelings of guilt and anger, find a sense of belonging, and reunite with the soldier from Alabama who saved his life.
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The Volunteer | Official Trailer
Preview: Season 9 Episode 901 | 37sVideo has Closed Captions
After being mistaken for the enemy by fellow U.S. forces during the Vietnam War, a Japanese-American veteran struggles to overcome his feelings of guilt and anger, find a sense of belonging, and reunite with the soldier from Alabama who saved his life.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- [Bruce] I don't know how to say this.
I gotta forgive myself.
I should've, could've.
[projector clicks] - Bruce is different, Bruce is special.
He was the only Asian in our company.
I ain't seen him in 50 something years.
I've been looking for him.
- I felt shame.
Would it be easier for me to be a good soldier and not feel guilt about killing another Asian?
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Clip: S9 Ep901 | 2m 38s | Two veterans are reunited after decades of searching for one another. (2m 38s)
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