Tami Jackson/Ride the Thunder
Richard Botkin was in the trenches of the Vietnam War, having served as a Marine from 1980-1983. He knows what happened and spent 5 years of his life trying to tell the other side of the much contested war that divided America in the 70s.
“Ride the Thunder” hopes to honor American and South Vietnamese soldiers
who fought during the Vietnam War. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
After 1 year of editing, 4 trips to Vietnam and thousands of hours interviewing American and South Vietnamese Marines, the book was published to much critical acclaim.
The movie, which took 4 years to make, is approximately 60% re-enactment and 40% interviews. “Ride the Thunder” hopes to change the conception of the Vietnam War and give both US and South Vietnamese Veterans a moment to shine for their well deserved service and sacrifice. Ride the Thunder says they will donate a portion of the proceeds to charities including: the Semper Fi Fund, Agape International Missions, Field of Dreams and Allegiant Giving.
Ride the Thunder movie premieres Friday, March 28th at the Westminster Regency 10.
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