My Lai is a documentary film created by PBS;[2] it aired as an episode of American Experience.[3]

My Lai
Barak Goodman and Nancy Novack, May 2011
Written by	Barak Goodman[1]
Directed by	Barak Goodman[1]
Theme music composer	Joel Goodman[1]
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Barak Goodman[1]
Editor	Nancy Novack[1]
Running time	83 minutes
Release
Original network	PBS
Original release	April 26, 2010 (2010-04-26)

Summary

The documentary details the 1968 My Lai Massacre and its background.[4] Topics of the video include the men of Charlie Company and the cover-up of the event. Hugh Thompson Jr. (the rescue helicopter pilot who confronted the ground forces personally, reported the killings, and helped halt the massacre) is also covered in the documentary.[5]

Accolades

My Lai was recognized as the 2010 Outstanding Directing For Nonfiction Programming during the Emmys.[6] The documentary was also nominated as the 2010 Exceptional Merit In Nonfiction Filmmaking in the Emmys.[6] The documentary was also awarded a 2010 Peabody Award.[7][8]

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