A special screening of Shining Light: A Vietnamese-Canadian Legacy, presented by the Stratford Film Festival. This pay-what-you-can ticketed event explores the Vietnamese-Canadian experience through storytelling and reflection.

“Shining Light: a Vietnamese -Canadian Legacy” tells the extraordinary story of Chieu-Anh Vu, born aboard a sinking cargo ship while fleeing Vietnam, and her mother Mui, who reached a Hong Kong refugee camp before resettling in Canada in spring 1975. The documentary follows Chieu-Anh’s journey from newborn refugee to successful e-commerce entrepreneur, highlighting Canada’s role in welcoming Vietnamese boat people.

This is an added LIVE SFF Filmmaker Screening Event with Story Consultant / co-Producer Gary Smith and producer Peter Raymont as our Special Guests. Separate Tickets are required for all, except VIP Pass Holders.

Date: Friday, May 8

Time: 7PM

Location: City Hall Auditorium (1 Wellington St.)

This program is pay-what-you-can, purchase tickets here!