Bibliograph

Blue collar and Buddha, Siegel Productions ; produced by Kati Johnston and Taggart Siegel ; directed by Taggart Siegel ; narration written by Charles Hallisey and Ajaan Xamonhpry Per

Type

Label

Blue collar and Buddha, Siegel Productions ; produced by Kati Johnston and Taggart Siegel ; directed by Taggart Siegel ; narration written by Charles Hallisey and Ajaan Xamonhpry Per

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Blue collar and Buddha

Medium

electronic resource

Oclc number

776231130

Responsibility statement

Siegel Productions ; produced by Kati Johnston and Taggart Siegel ; directed by Taggart Siegel ; narration written by Charles Hallisey and Ajaan Xamonhpry Per

Runtime

Series statement

Filmakers library online

Summary

Explores the dilemma of Laotian refugees living in Rockford, Illinois who are torn between preserving their cultural identity and adapting to their new life in America. Re-settlement is complicated by rising tensions with working class neighbors, many of whom resent the Laotians economic gains and view their Buddhism with hostility

Target audience

general

Contributor