A documentary about versailles, a community in eastern new orleans first settled by vietnamese refugees. In the aftermath of hurricane katrina, the vietnamese american residents of versailles returned and rebuilt their community, only to have their homes threatened by a. Aug 01, 2009 trailer for new day documentary film a village called versailles, about the struggles and triumphs of the vietnamese american community in postkatrina new orleans east. May 22, 2010 a village called versailles premieres may 25, 2010 on independent lens, a weekly series airing on pbs. More than three decades ago, vietnamese refugees began to settle in versailles, a. A village called versailles recounts how the residents successfully fought against the opening of a toxic governmentimposed landfill after hurricane katrina struck and subsequently transformed. How hurricane katrina changed a village called versailles. A village called versailles shows the unity between the young teenagers to the old grandparents who get together to protest against the government for the safety of their community. A village called versailles, a film about the triumph of a vietnamese community in new orleans following katrina. Hosted by maggie gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and.
A village called versailles new day films asian studies. Special awardwinning film screening from the san diego asian film festival, a village called versailles is about the postkatrina city efforts to put a toxic landfill where the vietnamese american community lives in east new orleans. A village called versailles is an emmynominated documentary about versailles, an isolated community in eastern new orleans that has been settled by vietnamese boat people since the late 1970s. In 2010, director leo chiang released his film titled a village called versailles on pbs and screened the film across the country. Welcome to versailles, new orleanshome to the densest ethnic vietnamese. Born in taiwan and based in san francisco, leo received his mfa in film production from university of southern california. A village called versailles is an emmynominated documentary about versailles, an isolated community in eastern new orleans that has been. Trailer for new day documentary film a village called. Political activism is an act thats not often seen in the vietnamese community, and chiang did a. Tucked away on the eastern edge of new orleans, a community of vietnamese refugees has thrived for 30 years in a neighborhood they call versailles. Pbs frontlineworld has posted a 15minute online version of the film here. By the early 2000s, this workingclass enclave was home. Keep thinking about your audience for the film you.
More than three decades ago, vietnamese refugees began to settle in versailles, a thenisolated community in eastern new orleans. A village called versailles is the definition of community. When they lost their homes, they found their voice. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
A village called versailles documentary film independent. Why did you put this in the vietnameseamerican community where people dont speak the language, so you think they cant protest. Recalling orange county, pbsvoces 06 and as a cameraman its still elementary, 09. Finally, leo chiangs a village called versailles brings viewers into a little known corner of new orleans society. A village called versailles 2009 after hurricane katrina strikes their neighborhood, a community of vietnamese refugees in new orleans experiences a variety of changes. A village called versailles is an excellent documentary film for classrooms at k12 and universities, especially in asian american studies and ethnic studies in general, community studies, geography, sociology, urban studies, and urban planning, as well as for general public education. In the aftermath of hurricane katrina, the vietnamese american residents in versailles. A village called versailles is an emmynominated documentary about versailles, an isolated community in eastern new orleans that has been settled by.
Village called versailles, a environmental film festival. Independent lens a village called versailles trailer. Chiang, a village called versailles will premiere on the emmy awardwinning pbs series independent lens, hosted by maggie gyllenhaal, on tuesday, may 25th at 10 pm check local listings. The film chronicles the struggles of a vietnameseamerican community in new orleans as they fight a governmentdriven toxic landfill proposal and restore their ravaged neighborhood following hurricane. A village called versailles is a fulllength documentary about versailles, a community in eastern new orleans first settled by vietnamese refugees. The story of the ninth wards vietnamese community is recalled in a village called versailles, which features both mardi gras parades and traditional vietnamese celebrations. A village called versailles online screening aug 26. A village called versailles dc asian pacific american film in the aftermath of hurricane katrina, the vietnamese american residents of versailles returned and rebuilt their community, only to have their homes threatened by a new governmentimposed urban redevelopment. A village called versailles finally, leo chiangs a village called versailles brings viewers into a little known corner of new orleans society.
As you probably know, last week marked the third anniversary of hurricane katrina. Political activism is an act thats not often seen in the vietnamese community, and chiang did a wonderful job portraying this new activism. At the death of the sun king in 1715, the village of versailles had turned into a city of approximately 30,000 inhabitants. Aug 14, 20 a village called versailles is the incredible story of this littleknown, tightknit community in the aftermath of hurricane katrina.
May 09, 20 we see in a village called versailles, a documentary by chiang, that thanks to the combined determination and perseverance of the elders and the youth, the two age groups were able to close the gap, allowing the native vietnamese to become comfortable with being american. Houston asian american pacific islander film festival. Cao goes to washington, won the inspiration award at the 2012 full frame film festival. San francisco, ca a village called versailles is the empowering story of how an isolated community in eastern new orleans, originally settled over 30 years. Prior to katrina, versailles was a thriving workingclass enclave of 8,000. When the storm devastated new orleans in august 2005. A village called versailles recounts how the residents successfully fought against the opening of a toxic governmentimposed landfill after hurricane katrina struck and subsequently transformed their neighborhood. A village called versailles dc asian pacific american film. His previous film, the emmy awardnominated a village called versailles, about the transformation of the vietnamese community in postkatrina new orleans, picked up eight film festival awards, aired on pbs independent lens, and has been acquired by. A village called versailles new day films asian studies urban. A village called versailles is the incredible story of this littleknown, tightknit community in the aftermath of hurricane katrina. Hosted by maggie gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative. When the storm devastated new orleans in august 2005, versailles residents rebuilt their neighborhood faster than most other damaged neighborhoods in the city, only to find themselves threatened by a new toxic. A village called versailles documentary film funding itvs.
After hurricane katrina, versailles residents impressively rise to the challenges by returning and rebuilding before most neighborhoods in new orleans, only to have their homes threatened by a new governmentimposed toxic landfill just two miles away. Many versailles residents felt like perpetual outsiders in greater new orleans, ignored by the local government. Leo chiang directorproducer is a taiwanborn, san franciscobased filmmaker. A village called versailles vietnam talking points.
Watch a village called versailles online vimeo on demand on. Versailles was a vast construction site for many years. A village called versailles film assignment by raul. Independent lens a village called versailles film clip. After hurricane katrina, versailles residents impressively rise to the challenges by returning and rebuilding before most neighborhoods in new orleans, only to have their homes threatened by a new. A village called versailles 2009 pg 1h 6min documentary 11 april 2009 usa tucked away on the eastern edge of new orleans, a community of vietnamese refugees has thrived for 30 years in a neighborhood they call versailles. A village called versailles is the empowering story of how the versailles people, who have already suffered so much in their lifetime, turn a devastating disaster into a catalyst for change and a chance for a better future. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing a village called versailles near you.
When the storm devastated new orleans in august 2005, versailles residents rebuilt their. By the time hurricane katrina hit, those who had experienced forced immigration were old and still did not feel connected to their. A village called versailles csusm university library. Watch a village called versailles online vimeo on demand. The film a village called versailles is the empowering story of how the versailles people, who have already suffered so much in their lifetime, turn a devastating disaster into a catalyst for change and a chance for a better future. He lectured in the social documentation program at university of california, santa cruz, and had been a fellow in the sundance institute documentary film program. By megan kroger after being refugees of the vietnam war, many vietnamese residents of versailles, in new orleans east, already knew a thing or two about government discrimination and the need to endure. Trailer for new day documentary film a village called versailles, about the struggles and triumphs of the vietnamese american community in postkatrina new orleans east. May 25, 2010 life in a village called versailles hurricane katrina made the many of the vietnamese americans living in louisiana refugees for the second time. May 25, 2010 a village called versailles is the incredible story of this littleknown, tightknit community in the aftermath of hurricane katrina. A village called versailles is the empowering story of how the versailles people, who have already suffered so much in. In the aftermath of hurricane katrina, residents rebuild. A village called versailles is the empowering story of how the versailles people, who have already suffered so much in their lifetime, turn a devastating disaster into a.
A community that rose from the ground community cultural wealth yosso, 2oo6 bonded by language, shared experiences, and the close family ties valued by their culture. Little by little came to versailles all those who needed or desired to live close to the maximum power. A village called versailles recounts how the residents successfully fought against the opening of a. Leo chiangs documentaryinprogress about the inspiring rebuilding of the vietnamese american community in postkatrina new orleans east. Versailles, a tightknit neighborhood on the edge of new orleans, is home to the densest ethnic vietnamese population outside of vietnam. He recently completed a village called versailles, a documentary about the rebuilding and transformation of the vietnamese american community in postkatrina new orleans. His emmy awardnominated film, a village called versailles, about the rebuilding and transformation of the vietnamese american community in postkatrina new orleans, picked up eight film festival awards, aired on pbs independent lens series, and has been acquired by more than 200 libraries. I recently heard about a village called versailles, s. A village called versailles premieres may 25, 2010 on independent lens, a weekly series airing on pbs. The film chronicles the struggles of a vietnameseamerican community in new orleans as they fight a governmentdriven toxic landfill proposal and restore their ravaged neighborhood following.
Trailer for new day documentary film a village called versailles, about the struggles and triumphs of the vietnamese american community in post. To premiere on the pbs series independent lens on tuesday, may 25, 2010. Leo chiang, a a village called versailles will premiere on the emmy awardwinning pbs series independent lens, hosted by maggie gyllenhaal, on tuesday, may 25, at 10pm check local listings. In the aftermath of hurricane katrina, the vietnamese american residents of versailles returned and rebuilt their community, only to have their homes threatened by a new governmentimposed urban redevelopment. The film chronicles the struggles of a vietnameseamerican community in new orleans as they fight a governmentdriven toxic landfill proposal and restore their ravaged neighborhood following hurricane katrina. Wei told me how the vietnamese american residents from versailles were among the first people to return, how they were rebuilding way faster than anyone had anticipated, and how, just when life in versailles was returning to. Aug 04, 2014 a village called versailles is an emmynominated documentary about versailles, an isolated community in eastern new orleans that has been settled by vietnamese boat people since the late 1970s. A village called versailles 2009 plot summary imdb. The film discusses the history of the vietnamese community in versailles and how their fight against the landfills in the aftermath of katrina shaped the communitys approach to.
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