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In Emotional Oscar Contender ‘Child Of Dust,’ Amerasian Man Born In Wartime Vietnam Seeks Reunion With American G.I. Who Left Him Behind
- Sang Ngô Thanh seeks a reunion with his American father after DNA testing provided new possibilities.
- Nelson Torres, Sang’s father, lives in the U.S. and is in precarious health as they plan to meet.
- Director Weronika Mliczewska described Amerasians' emphasis on father figures as central to identity.
- The documentary has won multiple festival prizes, signaling its critical reception.
- The film addresses censorship barriers in Vietnam affecting its screen availability.
- Tribeca 2025 served as a platform for the documentary's international premiere and exposure.
- The documentary explores the social stigma Amerasian children faced after the Vietnam War.
- Sang’s journey includes reconnection moments via Skype with his father before a potential in-person meeting.
- The film emphasizes personal identity and reconciliation through family ties.
- Bao Nguyen and Chi Minh De Leo contributed as producers.
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