Matter of Conscience

It's hard to imagine that an autobiographical detail

of a Vietnam War draft dissenter, who chose to be

imprisoned rather than fight a senseless war, could be

an enjoyable read. However, fans of the 60's and

early 70's will appreciate MATTER OF CONSCIENCE.

Author Bruce Neckels gives us a picturesque account

that is poignantly portrayed with just the right mix of

fact, emotion, and humor. The memoir chronicles the life

of the author leading up to his incarceration - attending

San Francisco State College, the protest movements,

choosing a career in acting, then landing his first role in

Antonioni's "Zabriskie Point;" studying the history of Vietnam;

reading Dalton Trumbo's, "Johnny Got His Gun," then

meeting Trumbo and auditioning for a film about "Johnny" -

ALL shaping his decision to oppose the Vietnam War.