Summary: Refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos had no choice but to flee their homelands and come to America. THE ACTUAL SHOW LENGTH IS 59 MINUTES. THERE ARE SEVERAL VERSIONS OF THIS SHOW DEPENDING ON HOW YOU WANT TO RUN IT.
A fine, well told story of South East Asians in America, set in chapter form.
It seemed to be purpose made to be used in smaller segments as there was a bit of repetition in the background context narration which is unnecessary to those listening to it as a whole hour production.
The stories are well told and totally engaging. Margeret Cho?s narration, though professional, seemed to be the only slightly out of kilter part of the programme if only because it was so professional and stood in contrast to all these personal histories, testimonies and memories.
Good to remind Americans of the varied cultures and histories that make up South East Asia, and especially how many of these communities have been good friends to Americans in the past.
Highly recommended listening.
Comments for Crossing East: Refuge From War - Program Seven
This piece belongs to the series "Crossing East - Asian American History series"
Produced by Dmae Roberts and MediaRites Productions with Nguyen Qui-Duc, Mary Stucky
Other pieces by Dmae Lo Roberts
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Dheera Sujan
Posted on June 16, 2007 at 12:20 PM | Permalink
Review of Crossing East: Refuge From War - Program Seven
A fine, well told story of South East Asians in America, set in chapter form.
It seemed to be purpose made to be used in smaller segments as there was a bit of repetition in the background context narration which is unnecessary to those listening to it as a whole hour production.
The stories are well told and totally engaging. Margeret Cho?s narration, though professional, seemed to be the only slightly out of kilter part of the programme if only because it was so professional and stood in contrast to all these personal histories, testimonies and memories.
Good to remind Americans of the varied cultures and histories that make up South East Asia, and especially how many of these communities have been good friends to Americans in the past.
Highly recommended listening.