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One of the best documentary/romantic/comedy in a non narrative explores the study of mental illness during Vietnam, how it affected the youth of a generation and how they deal with it. It takes place in the late 60's investigating how mental illness is stigmatized. A young psychologist meets Matt after the trauma of Vietnam and his search for girlfriend: Bess, he though was home waiting for him. 35 Cents uncovers the perspective of mental deterioration caused by situational trauma. Boy meets girl, finds herself in trouble, boy gets drafted goes to Vietnam. Girl is not there when boy comes home, trauma of war catches up with boy, his world comes undone.

-Jane Ford Columbia University.