IN EXILE

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A short film exploring the US nuclear legacy in the Pacific through the lens of members of the Marshallese community in Arkansas. Moved from their islands by the US for a series of nuclear tests in Bikini Atoll commencing in 1946, these Pacific Islanders remain in exile 78 years later.

 

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Credits

Director(s):

Nathan Fitch

Producer(s):

Angela Edward, Nathan Fitch

Writer(s):

Nathan Fitch, Danya Abt

Cast:

Melisa Laelan, Sheldon Riklon, Neisen Laukon, Helsa Lewis, Angela Edward

Presented as Part Of FINDING HOME SHORTS PROGRAM

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