An American short documentary about a Vietnamese boy with disabilities caused by Agent Orange has been shortlisted for an Oscar.
"Chau, Beyond the Lines" will
compete with nine other entries in the Documentary Short Subject
category of the 88th Academy Awards. The final five nominations will be
announced on January 14.
The documentary shows the effects of Agent Orange, a chemical
sprayed over the Vietnam jungles during the Vietnam War by the US to
deprive the Vietnamese soldiers of their food and cover.
After 20 years of war, Chau, a teenager living in a peace camp, is
disabled by the effect of chemicals. With a rare disability in his arms
and legs, he battles with the reality of his dream to one day become a
professional clothing designer.
The 33-minute documentary, directed by Courtney Marsh and produced
by Jerry Franck and Marsh, has its filming extended over eight years.
“We have over 100 signed letters addressed to Congress encouraging
the cleanup of Agent Orange in Vietnam. Thanks to everyone. It truly
makes a difference,” said director Courtney Marsh on her Facebook
timeline last week.
The film’s latest award was the Best Documentary Short Film at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival in November.
The 88th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will take place on February
28, 2016, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California.
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