Shining Light: A Vietnamese-Canadian Legacy
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Shining Light: A Vietnamese-Canadian Legacy Synopsis
Directed by Robbie Hart, “Shining Light: A Vietnamese-Canadian Legacy” is an extraordinary documentary that chronicles the powerful mother-daughter story of Chieu-Anh Vu and her mother, Mui. The film follows their harrowing escape from war-torn Vietnam, Chieu-Anh’s birth aboard a sinking cargo ship, and their heroic rescue at sea before eventually finding a new life in Canada. Through personal narratives and historical context provided by diplomats and journalists, the documentary explores themes of courage, migration, and the resilience of the refugee experience.