Saigon, U.S.A. (2004)

Little Saigon, a Vietnamese community in Orange County, California, struggles to reconcile the demons of the past with present life in America.

Saigon, U.S.A. (2004) poster

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.

Director: Lindsey Jang, Robert C. Winn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date:
Production: ITVS, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)
Language: English, Tiếng Việt
Original Language: en

Keywords

urban life, vietnamese, cultural conflict, vietnamese refugees, asian american

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How long is Saigon, U.S.A.?
Saigon, U.S.A. has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Saigon, U.S.A.?
Saigon, U.S.A. is a Documentary film.