Tag Archives: Viet refugee

Message in a bottle helps Viet refugees land in U.S.

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Bolsavik

As two Vietnamese brothers were floating in the Gulf of Siam in 1983 they found a bottle with a note in it. The message led to a friendship that helped the two and their families arrive in the U.S. after … Continue reading →

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‘Bolinao 52′ wins 2 Emmy awards

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Bolsavik

Remember the Bolsavik was telling you here that the boat-people documentary “Bolinao 52″ was nominated for regional Emmy in two categories? Well, it won both. Yep, two nominations, two wins. The film, directed by first-time director Duc Nguyen, won the … Continue reading →

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‘Bolinao 52′ nominated for regional EMMY; film to air nationwide

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Bolsavik

The documentary film about the horrific experience of 110 boat people left stranded at sea, leaving only 52 survivors, has been nominated for a regional Emmy award. The film “Bolinao 52,” directed by Duc Nguyen, is nominated in two categories, … Continue reading →

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Brian Doan exhibiting at Cypress College

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Bolsavik

The artist being targeted by protestors against VAALA’s F.O.B. II exhibit, is having his own solo exhibit at Cypress College. The OC Register’s Richard Chang had an in-depth look at Brian Doan and his work on a “Morning Read” column … Continue reading →

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