Release Date

05 May, 1982

Runtime

00:27: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

This documentary examines the re-settlement of South-East Asian refugees in the United States in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. The film begins with a montage of riveting footage depicting the devastating effects of the war. It then unveils the mixed reception given Vietnamese refugees in the United States, from battles with local fishermen in Monterey, California, to conflicts in Philadelphia where their arrival in the city's poorest neighborhoods kindled resentment in the Black community. The film also explores their struggle to cope with life in the U.S. and maintain their identity.

Original Title

Bittersweet Survival: Southeast Asian Refugees in America

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Actors

Crew

J.T. Takagi

J.T. Takagi

Christine Choy

Hortense Beveridge

J. Kathleen Gibson

Allan Siegel

J.T. Takagi

Jeffrey Solomon

Joseph Ratke

Juliana Wang

Christine Choy

Joseph Ratke

Jeffrey Solomon

Michael Chin