Bittersweet Survival

27 mins
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.

J.T. Takagi

Director

Christine Choy

Executive Producer

Juliana Wang

Director of Photography

Jeffrey Solomon

Sound Editor

Jeffrey Solomon

Assistant Editor

Joseph Ratke

Assistant Camera

Joseph Ratke

Still Photographer

J. Kathleen Gibson

Assistant Sound Editor

Allan Siegel

Associate Producer

J.T. Takagi

Associate Producer

Christine Choy

Additional Camera

Michael Chin

Additional Camera

Hugh King

Additional Camera

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