Help us tell the untold stories of Saigon 75

Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam War, the voices of those who lived through its aftermath are fading.

Saigon 75 is a powerful documentary in production that will preserve these stories before they are lost forever.

When Saigon fell to advancing Northern forces in 1975, millions faced unimaginable choices. Families left in overcrowded boats across dangerous seas. Orphans were airlifted to new lives in distant countries. Soldiers who fought alongside the U.S. were sent to “re-education” camps. In the years that followed, there are also Northerners, or those with Chinese heritage, who became migrants themselves settling elsewhere in the world. These are all stories of resilience, survival, and hope—and they deserve to be heard.

Why this matters

This film is more than history. It’s a testament to courage and the human spirit. It speaks to every community touched by war, migration, and rebuilding life from nothing. These oral accounts are a treasure trove of cultural heritage for future generations.

My personal story

My father was a naval officer in the South Vietnamese Navy. After the fall of Saigon, he spent three years in a communist re-education camp. For a year, we didn’t know if he was alive. When he returned, our family faced hardship before finally finding refuge in the UK. For the first time, his story—and many others—will be told in Saigon 75.

Who we are

I’m Thuy Hoang, part of the Vietnamese diaspora in the UK. I have teamed up with BAFTA and Royal Television Society-nominated Editor and TV Producer/ Director Martin Johnson, and Director of Photography Patrick Acum, who have a raft of credits including Netflix, National Geographic, Disney+ and BBC TV. We are proud to be supported by London's Vietnamese Family Partnership.

How you can help

We need your support to complete this important film. Money raised will go towards e.g., licensing archive historical images and footage, essential equipment, travel, etc.

Every donation counts—even the smallest gift makes a difference.

£200 or more: If we reach our funding level and can complete the film, your name will appear in the closing credits.

£1,000 or more: If we can complete the film, you’ll be credited as an Executive Producer.

(Equivalent amounts apply for donors outside the UK.)

If you’re a business, charity, or individual who can help in other ways—or if this story resonates with you—please get in touch. We also have a call for photos. We’d love to hear from you.

Join us

Visit the Saigon 75 website (www.saigon75.info) to learn more.

Together, we can ensure these stories live on.

Thank you for supporting Saigon 75.

Thuy Hoang