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Why won't we acknowledge they exist?

THEY WERE PREPARED TO DIE FOR AMERICA.

Filipino Sun

In an honest and heartfelt directorial debut, TS Botkin follows Filipino-American veterans as they emotionally trace their paths from war to erasure by the U.S. Government, marching from an obscured history to the Federal courts, right up to the steps of Congress in search of promises denied.

  -Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

Awarded

Better Angels Lavine FELLOWSHIP

Nominated

GI Film Festival 

BEST DOCUMENTARY

Official Selection

Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

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“The documentary is more than just a film about history. It is a significant chapter in American culture.”

 - Maj. Gen. Taguba, FilVetRep.org

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Over 1.2 million claim they served.

Fewer than 20% were added to the official roster.

Women were explicity excluded.

They still believe America will do the right thing.

A LONG MARCH shines light on past injustices to ensure history remembers all who have served under the U.S. flag.

Made With Support from

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado
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San Diego Filipino Cinema
The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project
National Council Of Asian Pacific Americans
Denver Film
New mexico Film Office
Rustle & Spark
New Mexico Film Foundation
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