
Sad Song of Yellow Skin
Filmed in Saigon in 1970, this documentary observes the effects of the Vietnam War on daily life away from the battlefield. Through the perspectives of three young American journalists, the film records encounters with street children, refugees, bar workers, and aid efforts shaped by the American presence in the city.
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- Theatrical1 Jan 1970
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Sad Song of Yellow Skin was released on 1 January 1970.
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CinemaSerf
4/17/2026
With the Vietnam war raging but a few miles away, the city of Saigon is surprisingly peaceful. Sure, there are GIs on patrol and their is some heightened security around the accommodation used by the soldiers, but for the most part their is a semblance of normalcy in this bustling metropolis. It's here that three young American journalists have settled, all determined to tell the real story of a city under siege. Ric…
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