huge budget for the military. The question still
understanding for the conditions that cause people
remains - what is to become of the refugees on the
to seek refugee status, and a better sense of
Thai-Burma border, the China-Burma border, or
empathy for the refugee experience. Ultimately I
in India, or Bangladesh? These are still people at
wish to continue to be an advocate for refugee
risk and unable to return home, and there are still
rights, and for the continuing democratic
human rights abuses within Burma and political
movement in Burma, in whichever small way I
uncertainty.
can.
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My intention with this ongoing documentary
I feel that my experience of being a child of
is an exploration of my father?s culture, and the
two cultures is a story that is uniquely Australian
refugee experience here in Sydney and on the
and as such, I?m grateful, because it is my
Thai-Burma border. It is intended as a celebration
heritage that has allowed me to feel a sense of
of Karen culture, but also to gain better
belonging and responsibility on a broader scale.