Boat People

Thao recounts the story of her family’s escape through the lens of her fascination with ants.

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Premiered November 12, 2024

Boat People

As a child in Vietnam, Thao’s mother often rescued ants from bowls of sugar water. Years later they would return the favor. Using a striking metaphor, Boat People traces one family’s flight across the turbulent waters of history.

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