Thao Lam and Kjell Boersma’s award-winning National Film Board of Canada animated short Boat People is now a Staff Pick on Vimeo, starting November 19. The film can also be watched in Canada on nfb.ca and YouTube, and in the U.S. on POV.org and the PBS app.

Vimeo praised Boat People for its visually striking animation style that tells a poignant story of war, loss, and survival in a simple yet powerful way.

Boat People has been recognized at over 40 festivals worldwide, winning 10 awards so far, including the Helen Hill Award at the New Orleans Film Festival.

Synopsis: Growing up in Vietnam, Thao’s mother saved ants, which later helped guide her family to safety during the aftermath of the Vietnam War.

Illustrator Thao Lam and animator Kjell Boersma collaborate to tell the story of Thao’s family’s journey as refugees after the Vietnam War, using a mix of animation techniques to bring Lam’s unique handmade paper textures to life.

Through Boat People, viewers are invited to empathize with the struggles of protecting loved ones and communities, transcending time and culture.

Justine Pimlott and Jelena Popović are the producers of this impactful short film for the NFB.

Person: Thao Lam, Kjell Boersma
Company Names: National Film Board of Canada (NFB), Vimeo, YouTube, POV.org, PBS
Titles: Boat People

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