Written and directed by the multihyphenate Evan Jackson Leong, Snakehead is a reality-based narrative film about a Chinese immigrant who gets caught amidst an international crime ring involving human trafficking as he attempts to build a better life for his family. It explores the personal and collective ramifications of human trafficking.
Having the advantage of a perspective of a sixth-generation Chinese American, Jackson took his cues from the criminal career of Cheng Chui Ping, also known as “Sister Ping”, a trafficker who operated between New York and Hong Kong between the 1980s and the 1990s.
His perspective also enables him to humanize news reports about Asian gang ascendancy in the United States. The biggest challenge perhaps is crafting a relatable protagonist out of a notorious criminal. Jackson is able to capture both the vulnerability and the menace of a woman who finally takes control of her life after decades of victimization. Snakehead is a taut crime drama, that is likely to secure a unique place in contemporary Asian American cinema.
Is Snakehead on Amazon Prime?
Snakehead is not available on Amazon Prime. But the platform has several movies based on a similar theme of human trafficking – Relentless, Eden, Sick Minded.
Is Snakehead on HBO Max?
HBO Max subscribers will have to look for alternatives since Snakehead is not available on the platform. Our suggestion from the platform is – Her Body.
Is Snakehead on Hulu?
Snakehead is not a part of Hulu’s current offerings. Subscribers of the platform will have to look for alternatives.
Is Snakehead on Netflix?
Snakehead is not a part of the current movies list available on Netflix. However, we do have a few recommendations for viewers of the platform who may be interested in a similar movie. Tricked is directed by Jane Wells, who goes to various cities all over the USA such as New York, Chicago, and Las Vegas, interviewing sex workers, clients, and police officers.
The film tries to explain the causes of increased prostitution, which include budget cuts. Tricked earned considerable praise from critics as well as survivors of sex trafficking. The filmmakers were able to gain access to places and people who offered real and honest depictions of the prostitution world, making the film as impactful as it is.
Where to watch Snakehead?
Snakehead will be released in theaters in the USA on 29th October, 2021. There is no official word regarding the film’s release on any streaming platform yet. If you happen to catch the movie in the theater, take the necessary precautions in view of the current pandemic.