Published: April 4, 2026; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa
Address: 5 Central Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301, United States
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Web: https://www.nypl.org/locations/st-george-library-centerStep into the raw and unfiltered reality of the Vietnam War with Platoon, the Academy Award—winning masterpiece directed by Oliver Stone. Based on Stone’s own experiences, the film follows a young American soldier, played by Charlie Sheen, as he navigates the chaos, fear, and moral ambiguity of combat. Caught between two sergeants with opposing worldviews, portrayed by Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe, he is forced to confront the darker sides of both war and human nature.
Gritty, emotional, and deeply human, Platoon is widely regarded as one of the most powerful war films ever made. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a film that goes beyond the battlefield and explores the psychological cost of war.
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST
Free!
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