Le Ly Hayslip and Lacey Mackey: Vietnam's Untold Stories and Woman Phu Nu

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In this powerful episode of SLANT, host Dana Tai Soon Burgess welcomes Vietnamese-American author, activist, and philanthropist Le Ly Hayslip alongside filmmaker Lacey Mackey. Together, they explore the profound journey of documenting the untold stories of Vietnamese women through their new documentary Woman | Phu Nu. Le Ly shares her personal experiences growing up in a war-torn Vietnam and her lifelong mission to give a voice to the women who were often voiceless. Lacey discusses her collaboration with Le Ly and the deep significance of preserving these women's stories for future generations. Tune in to hear how their work illuminates the strength, resilience, and healing of these women through their intimate and groundbreaking documentary.