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Thursday, Jun 16, 1988
In No One's Shadow : Directed by Naomi DeCastro. Written by Jonna Ramey. Photographed by Michael Chin and John Torcassi. Edited by Jeff Cretcher. Narrated by Ray Gatchalian. (29 mins, 3/4" video). Vietnam Vets: Dissidents for Peace
Directors Naomi DeCastro and Ying Ying Wu in Person. Few people realize that Filipinos represent the largest single group of Asian-Americans. This is due, in part, to a dearth of media dealing with the stateside community. In No One's Shadow steps out of darkness, bringing to light the history of Filipinos in America, a history that begins prior to the Revolutionary War. Director Naomi DeCastro's documentary traces the movement of the Pinoys who first settled in Hawaii and then later along the West Coast where the Watsonville riots of 1930 brought racism to the front pages. Most interesting is the plight of the Manongs, the early bachelors, forced to build a sense of community without the foundation of family. Vietnam Vets: Dissidents for Peace, by Ying Ying Wu, features well-known Vietnam veteran activists recalling the experiences that led to their present quest for peace. Congressional Medal of Honor winner Charlie Liteky, former Air Force Captain Brian Willson, Filipino-American vet Gil Carrillo and Alberto Munoz, a Vietnam vet of Nicaraguan heritage, attest to their fearful vision that Central America is the new Southeast Asia. Director Wu combines interviews with footage of protest activities to create a strong statement for peace.
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