Bittersweet Survival

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.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	J.T. Takagi Christine Choy
Production	Executive Producer	Christine Choy
	Associate Producer	Allan Siegel J.T. Takagi
Editing	Editor	Hortense Beveridge
	Assistant Editor	Jeffrey Solomon
Camera	Director of Photography	Juliana Wang
	Assistant Camera	Joseph Ratke
	Still Photographer	Joseph Ratke
	Additional Camera	Christine Choy Michael Chin Hugh King
Sound	Sound	J.T. Takagi
	Sound Editor	Jeffrey Solomon
	Assistant Sound Editor	J. Kathleen Gibson
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