Other, Lesser Men

Martin Vanetti is a returning Vietnam War veteran. Haunted by the experience of combat and captured by a morose sense of loss, he feels apprehensive over an uncertain home coming. Thus, he returns only to find events that sent him off to war still exist and still fester. His return brings issues that had been smoldering beneath the surface to a dramatic head.

Martin Vanetti is a returning Vietnam War veteran. Haunted by the experience of combat and captured by a morose sense of loss. He feels apprehensive over an uncertain home coming. Thus, Martin returns to Brooklyn of the late 1960's only to find events that sent him off to war years before still exist and still fester. Years before, Martin was accused of raping the daughter of a powerful political leader in the neighborhood. The father still wishing for vengeance tasks his son Garth with restoration of the family honor by any means. Martin's attempts at re-assimilation are difficult as his reputation and connection to the war dampens his progress. Beset by reprised scenes of war and constant self doubt, Martin realizes that a final confrontation must come.

G. A. Di Cintio is a Vietnam veteran, a lifelong New Yorker with a Military, Law Enforcement and Security Management background. After traveling and experiencing much of the world, he understands a little about people, the human condition and the affect of war on the soul. He writes with an eye on History, social culture and its power to change us.