Bolinao 52

In 1988, a group of Vietnamese boat people attempted to flee their country in search of freedom. The boat's engine died, leaving them stranded.

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Series
Global Voices
Premiere Date
May 1, 2009
Length
60 minutes
Funding Initiative
Open Call
  • Award laurels-r Created with Sketch.
    2009 Northern California Emmy Awards-Outstanding Achievement in Documentary Emmy
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    2009 Northern California Emmy Awards-Outstanding Musical Composition Emmy Award
    • Producer

    Duc Nguyen

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    The Film

    In 1988, a group of Vietnamese boat people attempted to flee their country in search of freedom. Once at sea, the boat's engine died, leaving over 100 people stranded in the ocean. What happens next is an unbelievable story of perseverance that changed the lives of the survivors forever.

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