The movie Forrest Gump has something for nearly everyone, especially those interested in the United State’s public affairs during the Vietnam War era. Forrest’s naive observations of his service in the Vietnam War, military hospitals, and political movements give interesting insight to how people lived life at that time. Forrest’s light commentary on the events provide the viewer with a brief understanding of cultural movements at the time. Although these movements are shrouded by a veil of naivety and positivity. But considering the many problems surrounding the Vietnam War, AIDS epidemic, and the violent protests against desegregation, undertones of happiness make the problems easier to stomach. I really enjoyed the movie for these points, and felt that Forrest’s naive few didn’t erase the severity of the problems, but instead makes the viewer more eager to learn.