TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — A new documentary detailing Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.’s time in the Vietnam War and his journey to peace has debuted.

Sunday Troy University debuted the documentary short film “Beyond a War,” which tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Hawkins and Duy Tan University Dr. Lê Công Cơ after they both fought in the Vietnam War, on opposing sides.

“It was a strange partnership with two men who had been on opposite sides of the war coming together,” Hawkins explained.

During the documentary both Hawkins and Cơ recall memories of the war as well as their journeys since. Both later entered the education field and became leaders of Troy University and Duy Tan University, respectively.

The two leaders have also partnered their students together.

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“We have about 1,200 students on the ground in Vietnam in about 2,000 alumni,” Hawkins said.

According to Hawkins, the documentary is a way to promote reconciliation and the joining of two countries through peace.

“It’s a story that I think its time has come. We’ve talked about war long enough. Now let’s talk about reconciliation, peace and how we can work together in unity to make this world a better place.”

The documentary was produced by Duy Tan University.