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[Journey to the West: An In-Depth look at Chinese Refugees in Vancouver] Bernie, Yao; Tom, Heather; Tohill, Joseph; Kuo, Wendy; Hsiao, Cindy; Cheng, James

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This film takes in in-depth look at Chinese refugees in Vancouver. Buddhist Chinese refugees like Huang tell stories of the discrimination and the hardships they faced in China as well as the challenges of living a new life in Canada. The video also discusses the stigmas and issues surrounding the politics of refugees.

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