Exclusion: Beyond the Silence (2025)

  • NR
  • 05/02/2025 (CA)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 28m

Overview

Exclusion: Beyond the Silence is a documentary that reveals the human impact of a discriminatory immigration policy that caused lasting intergenerational trauma to Chinese Canadians, their culture and family life. It is the story of two granddaughters, Keira Loughran and Helen Lee, who set out to examine the legacy of their grandmothers – women who fought for reunification of Chinese Canadian families and helped pave the way for Canada’s policy of multiculturalism. Spoken English and Chinese with English and Chinese subtitles. It’s an extraordinary untold story which serves as a timely reminder of the struggle, sacrifice and the contribution made by countless Chinese Canadians to the fabric of this country.

Keira Loughran

Director

Cast

Helen Lee's headshot

Helen Lee

Keira Loughran's headshot

Keira Loughran

Jean Lumb's headshot

Jean Lumb

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