Director Thanh Tam and New movie: “From the Ashes of War”

                                            

Cali Today News - A Beautiful Sunday Morning, where just a long-sleeved shirt is enough for the people of Northern California to enjoy the happiness brought by the weather — and to simply gather around a table with friends to chat and share stories.

Indeed, this morning at Cao Nguyen Restaurant on King Boulevard, we attended a gathering of journalists, media professionals, and community activists. A special guest was a movie director Thanh Tâm, who came from Canada to present the progress of a documentary film project about the post-Vietnam War period, titled:

“From the Ashes of War”

Dear ladies and gentlemen ,
Since 1995, after the United States lifted its embargo against Vietnam, the Hanoi government has issued Resolution 36, aimed at shaking the confidence of overseas Vietnamese youth in the righteousness of the former Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). At the same time, they have spread gravely misleading narratives about the Vietnam War to benefit the victors, and so on...

There is much concern as today's younger generations abroad—through foreign books, media, and stories passed down from their elders—learn about the hardships of re-education camps, the new economic zones, remote jungle labor camps, and dangerous border crossings, as well as deadly escapes by boats, and the refugee camps scattered throughout Southeast Asia, etc.

Through Director Thanh Tâm’s presentation, we deeply resonated with the story, as many of us saw our own lives reflected in it. Therefore, in order to realize a documentary film that serves as a historical testimony, not only heartfelt effort but also financial support is essential. As such, we have established a preliminary fundraising committee in Northern California, consisting of:Head of Fundraising Event Committee: Thầy Sáu Hồ Quang Nhật
Vice Chair: Huỳnh Lương Thiện
General Secretary: Journalist Lê Văn Hải
Program Planning: Intellectual Cao Hồng and community activist Trung Cao
Media and Press Relations: Journalist Nguyễn X. Nam, Journalist Nguyễn Ngọc Mùi, and journalist Vũ Nhân

We must not let history be written only by the victors.

We sincerely hope these legitimate concerns will resonate with those who were victims and witnesses of the war — and that you will contribute your spiritual and financial support so that this documentary can reach future generations.

Nguyen Ngoc Mui