Alfredo Cantu "Freddy" Gonzalez was a United States Marine Corps sergeant who was killed in the Battle of Hue during the Vietnam War. His mother, Dolia Gonzalez, a well-respected resident of Freddy's hometown of Edinburg, Texas, received ...See moreAlfredo Cantu "Freddy" Gonzalez was a United States Marine Corps sergeant who was killed in the Battle of Hue during the Vietnam War. His mother, Dolia Gonzalez, a well-respected resident of Freddy's hometown of Edinburg, Texas, received benefits from the Veterans Administration for nearly 30 years, until the VA decided it had made an mistake, and asked this impoverished, elderly woman to pay back these benefits. This documentary will examine the life and accomplishments of Freddy, as well as the political struggle that ensued over Dolia's crisis with the VA. Written by
Garza, Luke
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