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.
Hortense Beveridge
Editor
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
Michael Chin
Additional Camera
Hugh King
Additional Camera