AFTER the Vietnam War, 100,000 refugees settle in along the Texas Gulf Coast, searching for peace and prosperity in the land of opportunity. They are mostly hardworking fishermen, quiet and frugal. But they are not welcomed by the native Texans who see them as a threat to their livelihoods. A once-peaceful fishing village soon becomes a battleground of cultural prejudices. This sensitive film by renowned director LOUIS MALLE, focuses on a true event and conjures great performances from ED HARRIS. AMY MADIGAN and HO NGUYEN – a real-life refugee, here making his film debut. Shot in a part of Texas where tensions still run high, Alamo Bay takes a hard look at one specific incident that reflects many of the world’s racial tensions and conflicts.
