Gordon's War (1973)
After returning to Harlem from Vietnam, Gordon, an African American soldier, is devastated to learn that his wife succumbed to a heroin overdose. Anger fuels his resolve as he reunites with three fellow veterans to confront the drug dealers plaguing their community. Together, they devise a strategy to reclaim their neighborhood from the clutches of addiction and violence, igniting a fierce battle against the drug trade. Gordon’s War delves into themes of loss, camaraderie, and the fight for justice in a society plagued by despair.
