Sad Song of Yellow Skin (1970)

7.7/10 • 59 min • War Documentary

Overview

Filmed in Saigon in 1970, this documentary observes the effects of the Vietnam War on daily life away from the battlefield. Through the perspectives of three young American journalists, the film records encounters with street children, refugees, bar workers, and aid efforts shaped by the American presence in the city.

Cast

Michael Rubbo

Narrator

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