Unlike Remarque""s novel that begins with the young men already at war, with flashbacks to earlier times, the film is old in a logical, chronological fashion."First Part of the Film:The story opens with a prologue depicting the introduction of slavery into America in the 17th century, with a prediction that it will sow future discord and disorder:The bringing of the African to America planted the first seed of disunion.It was one of the most astute, indelible and memorable musical biopics from the 80s and beyond, when compared to Loretta Lynn’sCoal Miner’s Daughter (1980), Ritchie Valens’La Bamba (1987), Charlie Parker""sBird (1988), Jerry Lee Lewis""sGreat Balls of Fire (1989), Tina Turner’sWhat’s Love Got to Do With It (1993), Ray Charles’Ray (2004), Johnny Cash’sWalk the Line (2005), and Bob Dylan""sI""m Not There (2007).Playing his flute for her, the "terrible faun" hypnotized her and informed her she was being kidnapped...I will not let you dishonor their memories by pretending you had nothing to do with it...As Acting Deputy Director of Intelligence, it is my duty to report this matter to the Senate Oversight Committee.