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Directed By: Taggart Siegel
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Release Date: 2007-10-01
Running Time: 0:57
Content Rating: GA (General Audience)
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DVD Region: All Regions
Media Format: NTSC-DVD
Audio Language(s): English
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Genres: Documentary >> International :: Instructional >> Multiculturalism :: Religion >> Other |
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This dramatic documentary, "Blue Collar and Buddha" explores America's most recent refugees, struggling against the mounting tension of a post-Vietnam era filled with guilt and anger. A group of Laotian refugees have build a Buddhist temple on a small farmstead on the outskirts of a resolutely blue collar town. Their efforts to preserve their culture and religious heritage have been greeted by several terrorist attacks upon their temple.
By investigating opinions of townspeople and officials concerning the refugees, the film becomes a barometer of America's attitude towards refugees and immigrants. The film features rich and colorful Buddhist ceremonies, Laotians working in a factory, and a monk in robes using a computer.
This film is intended for home use only. For educational purposes (schools, libraries, etc.), please contact:
Center for Asian American Media formerly NAATA 415.863.0814
Filmakers Library
212.808.4980