Letters to the Wall

"The Wall" referenced in Letters to the Wall is, of course, Maya Lin's famed black granite memorial dedicated to those killed in the Vietnam War. The emotional power of this architecturally sparse yet symbolically rich monument is conveyed in Christopher Davenport's documentary, which features stories from fellow soldiers, sons, daughters, wives, mothers, and friends of those who lost their lives in the conflict. More than evoking simple memories, for many 'the wall' almost seems to resurrect loved ones in the minds of survivors. A touching reminder of the incalculable losses of war and the healing power of art, this sure to be popular program is recommended: Aud: C, P. (S. Fisher)