This documentary tells the story of the struggles faced by Vietnamese refugees and highlights the impact of Vietnamese immigration to Australia. Once Upon a Time in Cabramatta reflects Australia’s struggles with multiculturalism, the acceptance of hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese refugees resulted in conflict and widespread debate throughout Australia. The historical fear of peril” “yellow and taken over by Asians” caused many Australians to feel threatened by the increased “being presence of non-European refugees.
This documentary tells the story of the struggles faced by Vietnamese refugees and highlights the impact of Vietnamese immigration to Australia. Once Upon a Time in Cabramatta reflects Australia’s struggles with multiculturalism, the acceptance of hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese refugees resulted in conflict and widespread debate throughout Australia. The historical fear of “yellow peril” and “being taken over by Asians” caused many Australians to feel threatened by the increased presence of non-European refugees.
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