Abstract:

"This documentary examines the re-settlement of Southeast Asian refugees in the U.S. 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 the 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 the resentment in the Black community. The film also explores their struggle to cope with life in the U.S. and maintain their identity."