The distance between hell and home was measured in more than mileage.
In country, they carried their hometowns with them. When they returned, they carried far more. These are the voices of those who were there—and made it back to Delco.
- Runtime
- 50 min
- Rated
- PG-13
- Director
- Anthony Sacco
- Production
- Red Sky Pictures
Watch the Trailer
Official trailer · 9000 Miles to Delco
The Film
The Vietnam War left a mark on Delaware County. And vice-versa.
Drawn from first-hand interviews, personal archives and conversations with service members from across Delaware County, this is the story of who they were, and who they became.
“You don’t know what it is to be scared to death. You’re making promises to God that you’re never going to be able to keep.”
— Joe McGinn, Sr, Sergeant, US Army
“Nine months into my tour, I was wounded. My biggest worry wasn’t that I’d been shot. It was that they weren’t going to let me go back.”
— Thomas A Clay, Specialist 4th Class, US Army
“There was an entire plane load of GIs screaming and crying. They couldn’t wait to get on that plane and go home. And I thought to myself, what kind of hell is this next year going to be?”
— Marsha Four, US Army Nurse Corp
Screenings
Join us for a screening near you.
Don’t miss this limited-run documentary, in theaters for a very limited time.
October 10, 2026
Aston Community Center Amphitheater
Aston, PA • 7:00 PM
November 10, 2026
Media Theatre for the Performing Arts
Media, PA • VIP Red Carpet Arrival 5:30 • Public Movie Showing 7:00pm
November 11, 2026
Media Theatre for the Performing Arts
Media, PA • 7:00 PM
Sponsor
This film was made possible by support from Energy Transfer.
With a longtime presence in Delaware County, PA, Energy Transfer is proud to support community programs and initiatives like 9000 Miles to Delco. Our commitment to Eastern Pennsylvania reflects our dedication to our neighbors, employees, and customers. For more, visit energytransfer.com.
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