Many of the current generation are not aware of the war in Vietnam and they do not know of The Resistance.

The Resistance was a response to the war in Vietnam and the draft that provided the cannon fodder to run the war.

Those in The Resistance saw that when unjust laws were passed and enforced, one must step across that line of fear placed in front of them, and through their disobedience, demonstrate their commitment to social change.

Those in The Resistance rejected their deferments of privilege, and refused induction orders publicly. We were indicted and often defended ourselves without attorneys. Many went to prison

Those not subject to the draft signed statements of complicity to show their willingness to be part of a conspiracy, a "breathing together,” which is the government's biggest fear.

We ended the draft and we shortened the war.

We learned that one must not only fight for social change, but come back decades later to make sure our acts are recorded in history so they might provide inspiration for those facing the justice struggles of today.

We are back.

-Bob Zaugh

Panel Discussion with Bob Zaugh, Winter Dellenbach, Clara Bingham, and David Harris

Individual Interviews

As the war in Vietnam raged, one of the largest and most successful youth-led resistance movements in American history was growing at home.

Hundreds of thousands of young men opposed to an unjust war said NO to being drafted into the military, risking up to five years in federal prison. Their individual courage and collective nonviolent actions helped end a tragic war and the draft.

Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Judith Ehrlich, The Boys Who Said NO! tells for the first time the inspiring story and impact of the draft resistance movement.