Resident Aliens, follows the lives of ‘Kk,’ ‘China,’ and ‘Looney’ Cambodian refugees turn gang members living in Long Beach, California, who after committing serious felonies are deported back to Cambodia, far from the United States — the only home they had ever known.
We soon learn they are among hundreds of other refugees who are sent back to Cambodia every year for committing crimes.
Amid the bustling streets,and vibrant culture the three find support in their own community of fellow deported criminals. Their Americanized appearances, intimidating gang tattoos, and western Khmer language skills however make it difficult for the three to integrate and adjust to life in their new surroundings.
The documentary from director Ross Tuttle, gives insight into the Asian urban culture and multi-ethnic neighbourhoods of Long Beach and focuses on the stories of three ’Returnees’ looking to turn their lives around, but unwelcome in their native country.
‘Kk...
We soon learn they are among hundreds of other refugees who are sent back to Cambodia every year for committing crimes.
Amid the bustling streets,and vibrant culture the three find support in their own community of fellow deported criminals. Their Americanized appearances, intimidating gang tattoos, and western Khmer language skills however make it difficult for the three to integrate and adjust to life in their new surroundings.
The documentary from director Ross Tuttle, gives insight into the Asian urban culture and multi-ethnic neighbourhoods of Long Beach and focuses on the stories of three ’Returnees’ looking to turn their lives around, but unwelcome in their native country.
‘Kk...
- 11/11/2011
- by Albert Art
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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