Becoming American
Synopsis
Hang Sou and his family, preliterate tribal farmers, await resettlement in a refugee camp in Thailand after fleeing their war-consumed native Laos. "Becoming American" records their odyssey as they travel to and resettle in the United States. As they face nine months of intense culture shock, prejudice, and gradual adaptation to their new home in Seattle, the family provides a rare insight into refugee resettlement and cultural diversity issues.
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Becoming American - New Day Films - Anthropology - Asian StudiesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Levine
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivory Waterworth Levine
- Original Score
- Denney Goodhew, David Mahler
- Original Title
- Becoming American
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Iris Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Levine
Ivory Waterworth Levine
Denney Goodhew, David Mahler
Ken Levine, John Stewart, Steve Marts
Nancy Keith, Ken Levine
Ivory Waterworth Levine, Ken Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Ivory Waterworth Levine
Writer
Ivory Waterworth Levine
Producer
Ken Levine
Producer
Ken Levine
Director
Nancy Keith
Editor
Ken Levine
Editor
Ken Levine
Director of Photography
John Stewart
Director of Photography
Steve Marts
Director of Photography
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What is Becoming American about?
Hang Sou and his family, preliterate tribal farmers, await resettlement in a refugee camp in Thailand after fleeing their war-consumed native Laos. "Becoming American" records their odyssey as they travel to and resettle in the United States. As they face nine months of intense culture shock, prejudice, and gradual adaptation to their new home in Seattle, the family provides a rare insight into refugee resettlement and cultural diversity issues.
Who directed Becoming American?
Becoming American was directed by Ken Levine.
Who stars in Becoming American?
The principal cast of Becoming American includes Ted D'Arms.
When was Becoming American released and how long is it?
Becoming American was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Becoming American?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Becoming American was composed by Denney Goodhew, David Mahler.