It's hard to imagine that an autobiographical detail of a Vietnam War draft dissenter, who chose to be imprisoned rather than fight a senseless war, could be an enjoyable read. However, fans of the 60's and early 70's will appreciate MATTER OF CONSCIENCE. Author Bruce Neckels gives us a picturesque account that is poignantly portrayed with just the right mix of fact, emotion, and humor. The memoir chronicles the life of the author leading up to his incarceration - attending San Francisco State College, the protest movements, choosing a career in acting, then landing his first role in Antonioni's "Zabriskie Point;" studying the history of Vietnam; reading Dalton Trumbo's, "Johnny Got His Gun," then meeting Trumbo and auditioning for a film about "Johnny" - ALL shaping his decision to oppose the Vietnam War.
- | Author: Bruce Neckels
- | Publisher: Bruce Neckels
- | Publication Date: Jul 19, 2019
- | Number of Pages: 380 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1643162365
- | ISBN-13: 9781643162362
- Author:
- Bruce Neckels
- Publisher:
- Bruce Neckels
- Publication Date:
- Jul 19, 2019
- Number of pages:
- 380 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 1643162365
- ISBN-13:
- 9781643162362