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“Exclusion: Beyond the Silence” Panel Talk [B.C. Premiere at the Chinese Canadian Museum]

Exclusion: Beyond the Silence is a feature 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 examining the legacy of their respective grandmothers - women of indomitable spirit who fought for family reunification, establishing permanent roots for the Chinese Canadian Community and paving the way for Canada's policy of multiculturalism. The film is directed by Keira Loughran, a third generation Chinese Canadian theatre actor and director. Her grandmother was Jean Lumb, the first Chinese Canadian woman to be honoured with the Order of Canada. On her quest, she is joined by Helen Lee whose grandmother, Foon Hay Lum, who at the age of 111 was the oldest Canadian to die of COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic. Together, Helen and Keira travel across Canada, to learn how the Exclusion Act impacted generations of Chinese Canadian families. They discover more about the pivotal role their grandmothers played. The journey ultimately takes them to Guangdong Province in rural southern China, where they connect with relatives they've never met before. It's an extraordinary untold story and a timely reminder of the struggle and sacrifice of the Chinese Canadian community and their contribution to Canadian society. In this panel discussion with director Keira Loughran, Helen Lee (Foon Hay Lum’s granddaughter) and producers Justin Poy and Craig Thompson, moderated by Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee, CEO of the Chinese Canadian Museum, panelists discuss the making of Exclusion: Beyond the Silence and the significance of this timely film. Recorded on December 13, 2024 at the Chinese Canadian Museum. Video editing by Elwin Xie. The Chinese Canadian Museum is now permanently at home inside the historic Wing Sang Building in Vancouver's Chinatown. The museum honours the history, contributions, and heritage of Chinese Canadians, while elevating and engaging with voices and communities across this country. To learn more, visit https://www.chinesecanadianmuseum.ca/.