Seadrift (2019)
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.
Director: Tim Tsai
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: January 26, 2019
Music: Alex Lu
Editing: Angela Pires, Tim Tsai
Production: First Run Features
Language: English, Tiếng Việt
Original Language: en
Keywords
fishing, racism, vietnamese refugees
More Films by Director: Tim Tsai
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- How long is Seadrift?
- Seadrift has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Seadrift?
- Seadrift is a Documentary film.