Boat People
Director Tam Thanh
BOAT PEOPLE: Journey of 50 Years Long
This 60-minute Vietnamese-language documentary explores the dramatic journey of Vietnamese refugees who fled their homeland after the Vietnam War and found a new life in Canada. Through the personal stories of five Vietnamese Canadian families, the film reveals the hardships they endured—facing storms, starvation, and pirates on their perilous sea voyages. The documentary also highlights the profound contributions of the Vietnamese community to Canada’s cultural, political, and sporting life. Featuring historians, journalists, and eyewitnesses, the film commemorates the 50th anniversary of Canada-Vietnam diplomatic relations and the end of the Vietnam War. A powerful tribute to resilience, survival, and the pursuit of freedom.