'' Hearts and Minds '' is a 1974 American documentary film about the Vietnam War directed by Peter Davis . The film 's title is based on a quote from President Lyndon B. Johnson : " the ultimate victory will depend on the hearts and minds of the people who actually live out there " . The movie was chosen as Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 47th Academy Awards presented in 1975
47th Academy Awards
47th Academy Awards
Hearts and Minds (film)