I found myself thoroughly engrossed in J.M. Harper’s SOUL PATROL, which threads together reenactments and firsthand testimony to revisit the Vietnam War’s first Black special operations team decades later. The narrative structure is evocative and highly engaging, bringing long-forgotten memories to life through these striking reenactments and stirring, very intimate moments at the soldiers’ reunion. Both approaches are equally powerful and combine to create something that feels wholly distinct and consistently arresting. With tight, precise editing and thoughtful soundtrack choices, this one resonates with marked clarity, deep emotion, and lasting impact.
