Voces, Independent Lens
A Thousand Pines
Raymundo Morales runs a crew of 12 Oaxacan tree planters traveling the United States in this intimate portrait about a hidden world of guest workers regrowing America’s forests.
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.
- Series
- Global Voices
- Premiere Date
- May 1, 2009
- Length
- 60 minutes
- Funding Initiative
- Open Call
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.
