i live during those time and i think the program catch the heart of the era . i do think it should have dealt with more of the afro american issue but i think it cover a lot in the program . it be scary to sit and watch the riot on t v hop that they would not go as far a your family home and that it would not get burnt down . i think jerry oconnell do a great job portray a vet come back from the war . i go to school with guy who come back . some have change more than others and some not so much . it bother me when someone comment that an issue be not cover enough or it be not entertaining enough . live through it and then make comment . i think the movie be great and that everyone in it do a remarkable job . thank you for a trip ( sad and good ) down memory lane .