Faith of My Fathers
β 6.2 Β· 2005 Β· 90m Β· War Β· Drama
Faith of My Fathers is based on the story of Lieutenant Commander John McCain's experiences as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam for five and a half years during the Vietnam War, interleaved with his memories of growing up in a heritage rich with military service.
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