Becoming American

Becoming American

1982
45m
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Overview

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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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Iris Films

Keywords

refugee immigration seattle, washington laos hmong immigrant experience 1980s

Quick Facts

Release Date May 24, 1982
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt43735610

Cast

Ted D'Arms
Ted D'Arms

Narrator (voice)

Key Crew

Ivory Waterworth Levine
Writer
Ivory Waterworth Levine
Producer
Ken Levine
Producer
Ken Levine
Director