Although German American pilot Dieter Dengler claims that he is not a hero, his triumphs over tough odds paint a different picture of a man who has vivid memories of his valiant escape during Vietnam war. Director Werner Herzog presents his film with a dual approach in which facts about Germany are also presented in order to depict a small segment of Dieter Dengler's past life. Accurate and detailed description of a war is something a viewer can cherish from this film. For this purpose, Werner Herzog accompanies Dieter Dengler to the places which were part of his harrowing ordeal. It is true that much has been written about "American dream" and its effects on American people. However, Werner Herzog is one of the few acclaimed directors who has shown the real success of an American dream in a film. What makes this film different as well as unique is its depiction of a foreigner making it big in life through his realization of an "American dream". Lastly, love and passion which many people in the world feel for an "American dream" is something which can be influenced by this film.