Jimmy in Saigon

Jimmy in Saigon

Directed by Peter F McDowell
Produced by Peter W Schulman & Lucia Palmarini
Jimmy in Saigon explores the mysterious life and death of James Austin McDowell, a Vietnam veteran.
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Official Website
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Jimmy in Saigon Official Trailer

Overview

Genre
Portrait, Human Interest, Personal Doc, Investigation, and Social Issues
Synopsis

JIMMY IN SAIGON begins as a personal exploration into the mysterious death and radical life of Jimmy McDowell, an American 24-year-old Vietnam veteran who died as a civilian in Saigon in 1972, when filmmaker Peter McDowell was only five. While investigating Jimmy’s drug use and sexuality, Peter takes us from the US Midwest to Vietnam, France and back home again. In his quest to get to know his brother, he uncovers a hidden romance, new family ties and a remarkable global love story.

Stage
finished
Running time
89 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Jimmy in Saigon, LLC
Country
United States
Years of Production
2010-Present
Locations
Unites States, France, Vietnam

Distribution Details

Festivals
30+ fests including: Frameline San Francisco, NewFest NY, Viet Film Fest, GAZE Dublin, Lovers Torino, Honolulu Rainbow, Bentonville, Thessaloniki Int. G.L.A.D. Film Festival, Reeling: Chicago LGBTQ+ Int. Film Festival
Awards
Selected as one of "Best of Fest" at BFI Flare for repeat screening; Best Documentary at GAZE Dublin, Lovers Torino, Interrobang Film Festival, Honolulu Rainbow, Reeling: Chicago LGBTQ+ Int. (Audience award), and Long Beach Q (Audience award)
Distribution
Dark Star (North America); FILMIN (Spain); Other regions are currently available for distribution
Language
English
Subtitles
English, Italian

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