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Left by the Ship

May 1, 2011 1h 19m

Originally released in 2011. Left by the Ship is a documentary/drama film. directed by Emma Rossi Landi. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Robert, Jr, Charlene and Margarita are Amerasians: the sons and daughters of Filipina sex workers and American servicemen stationed at the Subic Bay US Naval Base, once the largest outside mainland USA.When the Base closed in 1992, thousands of Amerasian children were left behind. Unlike Amerasian children from other countries, Filipino Amerasians were never recognized by the US government. Over the course of two years, we followed the lives of our four Amerasian, as they struggle with discrimination, family problems and identity related issues, trying to overcome a past they are in no way responsible for.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 1, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 19m 79 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Left by the Ship about?

Robert, Jr, Charlene and Margarita are Amerasians: the sons and daughters of Filipina sex workers and American servicemen stationed at the Subic Bay US Naval Base, once the largest outside mainland...

Who directed Left by the Ship?

Left by the Ship was directed by Emma Rossi Landi.

How long is Left by the Ship?

Left by the Ship has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).

When was Left by the Ship released?

Left by the Ship was released on May 1, 2011 in theaters.