The paper explores the theory of collective memory and its significance for national identity, particularly in the context of Hollywood films about the Vietnam War. It examines Turner’s frontier myth and Kennedy’s New Frontier concepts, emphasizing the importance of the individual frontier hero. The analysis focuses on how these frontier heroes are portrayed in films set during the Vietnam War, investigating their experiences and how they align or contrast with traditional frontier myth qualities. This study highlights the interplay between mythology and cinematic representation in shaping cultural narratives.
