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Chau, Beyond the Lines is a 2015 documentary short directed by Courtney Marsh about Le Minh Chau, a Vietnamese teenager affected by Agent Orange who wants to become an artist and clothing designer. The film follows Chau's creative ambitions and his efforts to work within social and physical circumstances shaped by his disability. It received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject and is aimed at viewers of human-interest and social-issue documentaries.
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What is Chau, Beyond the Lines about?
The 2015 documentary short follows Le Minh Chau, a Vietnamese teenager affected by Agent Orange. Chau wants to become an artist and clothing designer while living in a care setting for children with disabilities.
Who directed Chau, Beyond the Lines?
Courtney Marsh directed the film. It was released in 2015 and centers on Le Minh Chau's creative ambitions.
Was Chau, Beyond the Lines nominated for an Oscar?
Yes. The film received a nomination for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 88th Academy Awards, held in 2016.
How long is Chau, Beyond the Lines?
The documentary runs for about 34 minutes. It uses Chau's artwork and personal ambitions to tell a story about disability, war-related harm, and creative independence.
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