CHOREOGRAPHER, Robin Becker
“When I read They Marched Into Sunlight, David Maraniss’ powerful book on the Vietnam War, I immediately responded to the timelessness and universality of the themes and events he documented. I was deeply moved by the integrity, honor, and commitment of both those who fought the war, and those who fought against it. I embarked upon the creation of this dance, Into Sunlight, hoping that the universal language of the body would reflect and offer the same sense of healing that David’s words evoked in me.”

AUTHOR, David Maraniss
“Like most authors, I’ve occasionally imagined my books as movies, or documentaries, or plays, but until Robin Becker came along I had never thought of one being transformed into dance. Of all my works, They Marched Into Sunlight, with its themes of struggle, dissent, bravery, and overwhelming loss, is best suited for this art form, and I was absolutely thrilled by seeing what a choreographer with Robin’s insight and emotional power did with it. Dance is a universal language, which is also the language in which I tried to write this book.”

DIRECTOR, Ron Honsa
“I was fascinated to explore this union of a nonfiction book and a dance performance, which allowed me to create a film from multiple viewpoints. I was able to edit the dance performance against provocative conversations and archival footage to capture the volatile Vietnam era, which has always resonated deeply with me.”