Be Good, Smile Pretty
Originally released in 2003. Be Good, Smile Pretty is a documentary film. directed by Tracy Droz Tragos. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A powerfully moving, personal exploration of a grief for the father she never knew, this award-winning film chronicles Tracy Droz Tragos' heart-wrenching quest to understand and cope with a loss shared by the estimated 20,000 Americans whose fathers were killed in Vietnam. Weaving emotionally compelling interviews with home movies, stock footage, and family photos, Tragos travels from Selma, Alabama, to the U.S. Senate in search of her father’s Naval Academy roommates and war buddies, each of whom has been silently mourning his death and remembers her father’s life in his own way. Along her journey, Tragos uncovers a 30-year-old mystery, as she comes to know her father as a man, untangled from the memory of a war that wounded a nation. And while some discoveries are almost too difficult to bear, it is ultimately the truth that allows her, and her entire family, to understand and move forward.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 11, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ITVS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Be Good, Smile Pretty about?
A powerfully moving, personal exploration of a grief for the father she never knew, this award-winning film chronicles Tracy Droz Tragos' heart-wrenching quest to understand and cope with a loss sh...
Who directed Be Good, Smile Pretty?
Be Good, Smile Pretty was directed by Tracy Droz Tragos.
How long is Be Good, Smile Pretty?
Be Good, Smile Pretty has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Be Good, Smile Pretty released?
Be Good, Smile Pretty was released on June 11, 2003 in theaters.