Casualties of War
In 1966, three American soldiers perpetrated a vicious, unspeakable series of actions against Vietnamese woman Phan Thi Mao. In 1989, Brian de Palma spoke about it. His film, “Casualties of War,” delves into the sociopathic motivations behind the acts, the fractured attempts at justice after the fact and the fallout left behind. Michael J. Fox, known at the time for lighter roles in “Family Ties” and “Back to the Future,” delivers a captivating, despondent performance as the one soldier who listens to his conscience instead of his orders.