The Draft(2015)
Race, class, culture — the draft in the 1960s and 1970s was a lightning rod that lit up every schism in American society.
The Draft Synopsis
Historians, veterans, politicians, and anti-war leaders discuss the history of the military draft in the United States through the Vietnam War, and examine the consequences of its replacement with an all-volunteer professional force currently comprising less than one-half of one percent of the population.
The Draft (2015) is a documentary and war film directed by Aaron Matthews, released on April 27, 2015 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Campbell Scott, Donald Rumsfeld, Dan Rather and Tom Hayden. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Aaron Matthews
- Writers:
- Don Campbell, Aaron Matthews
- Producers:
- Aaron Matthews
- Production:
- Partisan Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Draft Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Aaron Matthews, written by Don Campbell and Aaron Matthews, produced by Aaron Matthews.
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Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Draft – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Draft online?
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The Draft (2015) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Draft?
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The main cast of The Draft (2015) includes Campbell Scott, Donald Rumsfeld, Dan Rather and Tom Hayden. The film was directed by Aaron Matthews. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Draft released?
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The Draft was released on April 27, 2015 and runs for 53m.
Is The Draft worth watching?
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The Draft (2015) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.