LEAVING VIETNAM

Theo Thi Tran, a refugee from the Vietnam War, describes how she left Asia to come to America and discusses some of the reasons she chose Alameda as a place to raise her children.

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Editor: David B. (not pictured); Technical Producer: Tam N.;Videographer: Sebastian S. (not pictured); Archivists: Brandon P. and Johnny N.; Writer: Tommy N.

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"The project was as fun as it was difficult, with many attempts to have a successful interview. My group has learned that working as a team will lead to success. Moviemaking requires focus and accurate information. This is where the technician comes in, showing how effects work and which programs to use. The technician guides the group throughout the technical decisions, not always an easy task."

"The group learned about the interviewee's life through her interview. We've also learned about the past, about the Vietnam War. It was interesting to learn what she's gone through and how her life is now. Her story is something that the group and I  have enjoyed very much. Interviewing her was not so easy however - there where many mistakes made, from the interviewee laughing to too much background noise. Fortunately, the group was eventually successful in having the interview go perfectly and smoothly. I was excited to help along with the rest of the team members, feeling that I was an important part of the making of the project."

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