The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed more than 100 years ago on July 1, 1923. That day was also known as Humiliation Day for many Chinese Canadians. It was a racist policy that stopped Chinese immigration, and forced Chinese people living in Canada to register with the government or risk deportation. Keira Loughran, a Stratford-based writer and director, wanted to tell the story of her own grandmother, who was one of those who fought to end the policy. Exclusion: Beyond the Silence is being screened on May 7 at Cineplex theatres across the country. It will also be showing at Galaxy Cinemas in Waterloo on the same day.
