Event Overview
“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. Hosted by Pacific Canada Heritage Centre – Museum of Migration (PCHC-MoM) on International Women’s Day.
Schedule and Highlights
Date/Time: Sunday, March 8, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (doors at 11:30 AM)
Venue: Rio Theatre, Vancouver (wheelchair accessible) - Google Maps
Program: Introductory speakers, film screening, panel with Chieu-Anh Vu and experts, audience Q&A
Tickets: $15 advance at riotheatre.ca/tickets (on sale now)
About the Film
Directed by Robbie Hart and produced by Adobe Productions International and White Pine Pictures, in collaboration with Heritage Canada. Features Chieu-Anh Vu-Lieberman, Mui Nguyen, former diplomats like Howard Jones, and journalists providing historical context. Runtime ~90 minutes; celebrates 50 years since the fall of Saigon.
Sponsors and Partners
Pacific Canada Heritage Centre – Museum of Migration (host)
Lac Viet, White Pine Pictures, Adobe Productions International
United Nations Association of Vancouver, Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom
Bodwell College, Capilano University
Donation Support the Screening
Your donation covers key operational, logistics costs, venue expenses, and panel production to bring this story to Vancouver. Contributions uplift migrant narratives through secure giving on the PCHC website. Thank you for fueling stories of resilience!
Contact: info@pchc-mom.ca