Spencer Nakasako's trilogy

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Nakasako, Spencer

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A.k.a. Don Bonus: "Cambodia-born Sokly 'Don Bonus' Ny struggles to graduate from high school and survive the realities of San Francisco's housing projescts. Don shares these experiences, his person...

A.k.a. Don Bonus: "Cambodia-born Sokly 'Don Bonus' Ny struggles to graduate from high school and survive the realities of San Francisco's housing projescts. Don shares these experiences, his personal feelings, and his hopes as the year progresses. Ultimately, [the film] ibecomes a story of triumph and survival from the perspective of one of America's newest arrivals." Kelly loves Tony: "Oakland, California: She's a straight-A student with dreams of college, he's trying to leave gang life behind. Together, this young Mien couple creates a video diary of their struggles with parenthood, jobs, school, family, and the law." Refugee: "For Mike Siv, the trip begins innocently enough: 'Me and my homies, David and Paul, we're going to Cambodia. We'll see the sights, visit family, have some fun.' But a simple reunion becomes a journey of self-discovery, maturation and acceptance, against a backdrop of war, broken families, and long separation."--Container.

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