‘Soul Patrol’ Trailer: A Historic Group of Black Vietnam War Veterans Reunite to Reckon with the Past — SkimNews
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- 'Soul Patrol' wins Sundance Directing Award for U.S. Documentary and is set for theatrical release starting November 6, with special Veterans Day screenings on November 11
- J.M. Harper directs the documentary, using personal Super 8 footage, photos, and audio from the veterans’ archives to reconstruct the unit’s covert operations behind enemy lines
- Ed Emanuel, a member of the unit and executive producer, wrote the 2003 memoir that inspired the film, serving as a narrative catalyst for the project
- Kino Lorber will distribute 'Soul Patrol' in select theaters, aligning its rollout with Veterans Day to amplify its historical and cultural resonance
- The surviving members of Soul Patrol reunite at a hotel on the 50th anniversary of the war, creating a space where memory, brotherhood, and trauma intersect
Why it matters: The film gives long-overdue visibility to a group of Black soldiers whose contributions were erased from mainstream military history, while highlighting the specific burden of fighting for a country that denied them equality. The November 6 release date ensures the story enters public conversation at a moment of national reflection on military service.
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