1969

Audience emotional responses for '1969' are primarily driven by the heavy themes of the Vietnam War era. Sadness and Empathy are prominent due to the personal costs of war, including a brother declared missing in action, and the eventual reconciliation between father and son. Anxiety and Fear stem from the threat of the draft and the characters' desperate, illegal measures. Anger reflects the widespread dissatisfaction with the war and generational conflict. Melancholy and Nostalgia capture the somber reflection on a turbulent historical period and the loss of innocence. Hope and Inspiration emerge from the characters' journey towards understanding the true cost of conflict.