Thrown into Canada (2022)

The story of Canada's first major non-European refugee movement

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This documentary explores the history of Canada’s first major migration of non-European and non-white refugees who arrived in 1972 when Ugandan President Idi Amin expelled all South Asians from the country. Their story of struggle and hope became part of Canada’s conversations about refugees and cultural pluralism, and informed the Canadian response to future refugee movements.

Director: Aleem Karmali
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 77 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Aleem Karmali
Production: Crescent Productions
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

refugee, uganda, british colonialism, south asian, canadian history, expelled, idi amin, forced migration

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thrown into Canada about?
This documentary explores the history of Canada’s first major migration of non-European and non-white refugees who arrived in 1972 when Ugandan President Idi Amin expelled all South Asians from the country. Their story of struggle and hope became part of Canada’s conversations about refugees and cultural pluralism, and informed the Canadian response to future refugee movements.
Who directed Thrown into Canada?
Thrown into Canada was directed by Aleem Karmali.
Who stars in Thrown into Canada?
Thrown into Canada stars Idi Amin, Salma Lakhani, Michael Molloy, Shezan Muhammedi, Mobina Jaffer, Karim H. Karim.
How long is Thrown into Canada?
Thrown into Canada has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Thrown into Canada?
Thrown into Canada is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Thrown into Canada produced?
Thrown into Canada was produced in Canada.