(From the film “Good Morning Vietnam”)
For years I showed the Robin Williams’ film “Good Morning Vietnam” to my history classes. The movie reflected Williams’ genius, empathy, and commentary pertaining to a conflict that tore America apart. I introduced the film because I wanted students to get a feel for a different aspect of the war which the character of Adrian Cronauer apply portrayed. Williams’ is also known for many other ground breaking and important films that include, “Dead Poets’ Society,” “Good Will Hunting,” “The Fisher King,” and the cartoon voiceover of “Áladdin,” along with a number that did not achieve recognition, but reflected Williams’ many talents. Williams was a multifaceted individual whose onstage comedic insanity expressed a certain poignancy when one got passed the mask that the comedian presented to his audiences. When he died in 2014 a cultural void was created which may never again be filled. Williams…
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