Journalist Jailed 7 Times for Defying the Vietnam War
A Legacy of Resistance and Inspiration In a quiet room in São Paulo, Brazil, 30 students sat in silence as they watched images of B-52 bombers destroying villages and children suffering from napalm burns. These were not just any images; they were powerful visual testimonies of the Vietnam War, captured and shared by the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam to expose the brutal realities of U.S. military actions. This moment was part of a larger movement led by journalist Pedro de Oliveira, who dedicated over five decades to highlighting the struggles of Vietnam and its people. Pedro, now 77, recalls the secret film screenings he conducted more than 50 years ago. He describes the scenes as “horrifying,” emphasizing that the group could not remain silent in the face of such injustice. Using small cinemas across Brazil, he and his friends aimed to educate students about the atrocities committed during the war and challenge the narrative surrounding U.S. involvement. A Life of Act...