Peter Frank Davis (born January 2, 1937), is an American filmmaker, author, novelist and journalist. His film Hearts and Minds, [1] about American military action in Vietnam, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1974. [2]

Davis is a producer and director, known for Hearts and Minds (1974), The Selling of the Pentagon (1971) and "JACK" (1993). Davis has also written three nonfiction books: Hometown, Where Is Nicaragua? and If You Came This Way.

Hearts and Minds is a 1974 American documentary film about the Vietnam War directed by Peter Davis. The film's title is based on a quote from President Lyndon B. Johnson: "the ultimate victory will depend on the hearts and minds of the people who actually live out there". [1]

Davis is a producer and director, known for Hearts and Minds (1974), The Selling of the Pentagon (1971) and "JACK" (1993). Davis has also written three nonfiction books: Hometown, Where Is Nicaragua? and If You Came This Way.

Nov 17, 1975 · Hearts and Minds: Directed by Peter Davis. With Tin Chan, Chau Diem, Ngo Dinh Diem, John Foster Dulles. A startling and courageous landmark documentary that unflinchingly confronted the United States' involvement in Vietnam at …

Peter or Pete Davis may refer to: Peter Hadland Davis (1918–1992), British botanist; Peter George Davis (1923–2011), British Special Boat Service officer; Peter G. Davis (1936–2021), American opera critic and scholar; Peter Davis (director) (born 1937), American news writer and documentary filmmaker

Oct 27, 2014 · On the 40th anniversary of Hearts and Minds, Vogue.com spoke with its director, Peter Davis, on the film’s enduring resonance. A great documentary can be a powerful …

Jul 3, 2024 · Peter Davis is renowned for his groundbreaking book "Hearts and Minds", which explores the psychological and emotional toll of the Vietnam War. This work, through its vivid narratives and poignant character studies, highlights the …

Peter Frank Davis, born January 2, 1937 to screenwriters Frank Davis and Tess Slesinger, is an American television and film director, writer and producer. In addition to a long career with CBS News, Davis' Hearts and Minds, a film about American military action in Vietnam, won the Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary for the year 1974.

Mar 14, 2012 · A few years after I drew a safe lottery number, I saw Hearts and Minds by Peter Davis, a documentary that made me appreciate in a deeply visceral way why I opposed the war and why our anti-war protests were justified.