Seadrift
Synopsis
On August 3rd, 1979, a Vietnamese refugee shoots and kills a white crab fisherman at the town docks in Seadrift, TX. What began as a fishing dispute erupts in violence and ignites a resurgence of the KKK and open hostilities against the Vietnamese along the Gulf Coast. Set during the early days of Vietnamese refugee arrival, “Seadrift” examines the circumstances that led up to the shooting, its tumultuous aftermath, and the unexpected consequences that continue to reverberate today.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Slamdance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Tsai
- Original Score
- Alex Lu
- Original Title
- Seadrift
- Spoken Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- First Run Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Tsai
Alex Lu
Angela Pires, Tim Tsai
Tim Tsai
Department Leadership Roster
Angela Pires
Editor
Tim Tsai
Director
Tim Tsai
Producer
Tim Tsai
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Seadrift.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seadrift
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seadrift about?
On August 3rd, 1979, a Vietnamese refugee shoots and kills a white crab fisherman at the town docks in Seadrift, TX. What began as a fishing dispute erupts in violence and ignites a resurgence of the KKK and open hostilities against the Vietnamese along the Gulf Coast. Set during the early days of Vietnamese refugee arrival, “Seadrift” examines the circumstances that led up to the shooting, its tumultuous aftermath, and the unexpected consequences that continue to reverberate today.
Who directed Seadrift?
Seadrift was directed by Tim Tsai.
Who stars in Seadrift?
The principal cast of Seadrift includes Not specified.
When was Seadrift released and how long is it?
Seadrift was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Seadrift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seadrift was composed by Alex Lu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seadrift?
Seadrift holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).