Chau, Beyond the Lines

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Carson M @RT19867433 Sep 11, 2026 Great movie. Very touching on the effects of Agent Orange and how is still plays a role in Vietnam today. Chau's story is one of remarkable triumph, greatly captured over his youth and then his professionalism later in life. See more Michala B @Film4lyfe805 Sep 11, 2026 At first this was difficult to watch - I felt bad for the kids - but then I realized they dont see themselves at victims and it really engaged me and the ending surprised me. The ending was a relief tbh. Good film. See more Marco L @Marco19901 Sep 11, 2026 Loved this. Truly amazing full circle story. See more Feb 15, 2016 If you like true stories told very well, but briefly, and you'd like to get a leg up in an Oscar pool, then this review is for you! In my continuing effort to see as many Oscar nominees as possible, I took advantage of the opportunity to see the shorts.tv theatrical presentation "Oscar Nominated Short Films 2016: Documentary" (NR, 3:00 - with 10 min. intermission). Here's a brief, spoiler-free summary and evaluation of one of those five films... "Chau, beyond on the Lines" (34 min.) - The title character is a Vietnamese teenager who was born with deformed arms and legs, leading him to live with similarly afflicted children in an "Agent Orange Camp". Chau has a passion for art and does his best to express himself in sketches and drawings despite the limited mobility in his arms and legs. His dream is to become a successful artist and clothing designer who can support himself and live on his own. In spite of those around him discouraging him, plus changing circumstances in his life, he remains determined, works at improving his skills and seeks out new avenues to express his passion for art. This doc is an inspiring story that should help us each put our lives in perspective. It's also enlightening. Many Movie Fans will be shocked to realize that the infamous chemical that the U.S. sprayed on jungles during the Vietnam War is still affecting that country's civilian population four decades after the spraying stopped. What this film may lack in narrative heft, it more than makes up for with its effective story-telling, educational value and inspirational messages. "A-" The other four films in the shorts.tv theatrical presentation "Oscar Nominated Short Films 2016: Documentary" are... "Body Team 12" "Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah" "A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness" "Last Day of Freedom" We have posted our articles about each of those other films on their respective pages on this website. See more Feb 15, 2016 Nominated for Best Documentary (Short Subject). A decent film. It was interesting but definitely won't win an Oscar See more Feb 7, 2016 This story is inspirational. See more Read all reviews

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