Saigon, U.S.A.
“Little Saigon, a Vietnamese community in Orange County, California, struggles to reconcile the demons of the past with present life in America.”
Synopsis
Since the fall of Saigon in 1975, Vietnamese refugees have built the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam, in Orange County, California. In 1999, "Little Saigon" burst onto the national stage when a store owner displayed a poster of Ho Chi Minh, triggering protests by Vietnamese Americans struggling to reconcile their past demons with their present lives. Saigon, U.S.A. uses this moment to examine this community's changing identity and growing empowerment.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindsey Jang, Robert C. Winn
- Original Title
- Saigon, U.S.A.
- Spoken Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- ITVS, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindsey Jang, Robert C. Winn
Department Leadership Roster
Lindsey Jang
Director
Robert C. Winn
Director
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What is Saigon, U.S.A. about?
Since the fall of Saigon in 1975, Vietnamese refugees have built the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam, in Orange County, California. In 1999, "Little Saigon" burst onto the national stage when a store owner displayed a poster of Ho Chi Minh, triggering protests by Vietnamese Americans struggling to reconcile their past demons with their present lives. Saigon, U.S.A. uses this moment to examine this community's changing identity and growing empowerment.
Who directed Saigon, U.S.A.?
Saigon, U.S.A. was directed by Lindsey Jang, Robert C. Winn.
Who stars in Saigon, U.S.A.?
The principal cast of Saigon, U.S.A. includes Not specified.
When was Saigon, U.S.A. released and how long is it?
Saigon, U.S.A. was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 57m.