Sa-I-Gu


40m 1993

Brief Synopsis

A testimony to the insidious impact the Los Angeles riots had on the lives of three Korean-American women merchants. ("Sa-I-Gu" is Korean for April 29, the day the riots began.) Ultimately damning government policies, their testimonies shows how the power structures of Los Angeles cynically used to

Cast & Crew

Elaine Kim

Director

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1993

Technical Specs

Duration
40m

Synopsis

A testimony to the insidious impact the Los Angeles riots had on the lives of three Korean-American women merchants. ("Sa-I-Gu" is Korean for April 29, the day the riots began.) Ultimately damning government policies, their testimonies shows how the power structures of Los Angeles cynically used to turn their eyes away from the misfortunes of the immigrant community when it suited their own ends.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1993

Technical Specs

Duration
40m

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