7.3
Sad Song of Yellow Skin (1970)
January 1, 197059mEN
7.7
3 votes
Overview
Filmed in Saigon in 1970, this documentary observes the effects of the Vietnam War on daily life away from the battlefield. Through the perspectives of three young American journalists, the film records encounters with street children, refugees, bar workers, and aid efforts shaped by the American presence in the city.
Director
Michael RubboTop Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
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7.0With the Vietnam war raging but a few miles away, the city of Saigon is surprisingly peaceful. Sure, there are GIs on patrol and their is some heightened security around the accommodation used by the soldiers, but for the most part their is a semblance of normalcy in this bustling metropolis. It's here that three young American journalists have settled, all determined to tell the real story of a city under siege. Richard Hughes is an erstwhile actor who does most of the heavy lifting as he tries to house dozens of urchins who have become wise to the ways of the streets. In an almost Dickensian…
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