
During the Vietnam War, the United States dropped 20 million gallons of chemicals onto the dense jungles of Vietnam, in order to rid the Northern Vietnamese Army of their food and cover. More than 40 years later, Chau, a teenager living in a Vietnamese care center for kids disabled by the chemical Agent Orange, battles with the reality of his dream to one day become a professional artist. With a rare disability in his arms and legs, Chau is repeatedly told his dream is not on... (Full plot summary below)
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During the Vietnam War, the United States dropped 20 million gallons of chemicals onto the dense jungles of Vietnam, in order to rid the Northern Vietnamese Army of their food and cover. More than 40 years later, Chau, a teenager living in a Vietnamese care center for kids disabled by the chemical Agent Orange, battles with the reality of his dream to one day become a professional artist. With a rare disability in his arms and legs, Chau is repeatedly told his dream is not only unrealistic, but impossible. At age 17 and against all odds, Chau ventures out into the real world to see, if in fact, he can make his dream a reality.
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| Eye for FilmJennie KermodeDirector Courtney Marsh has a way of putting her subjects at ease, presenting us with moments that make us feel like insiders. |
| Reeling ReviewsRobin CliffordNominee for Oscar Best Documentary Short 2016 |
| User ReviewCraig SJust watched on Netflix and loved the vibe of the narrative. It's not another "I'm from a privileged nation and trying to expose the wrong in the world". It's about Chau, a very powerful, artistic human being. Secondarily, he is affected by a horrific aspect of war committed by our government that deserves more attention. Thank you for telling this story! |
| User ReviewJoe SNominated for Best Documentary (Short Subject). A decent film. It was interesting but definitely won't win an Oscar |