Cohen's War (2005)

An hour-long portrait of Canadian immigration lawyer, M. Lee Cohen, renowned for his work with refugees. The film follows his representation of Sonya Pecelj and Vladimir Zalipyatskikh. The first case follows a young woman, Sonya Pecelj from Kosovo, who seeks sanctuary for more than a year in a church; the second case follows a Russian sailor who dives off a ship in Halifax Harbour to escape virtual imprisonment by the Russian fish mafia.

Director: Lesley Ann Patten
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tyler Messick, Shirley Eikhard
Cinematography: Kent Nason
Editing: Lesley Ann Patten, Ethan Neville
Production: ZIJI Film & Television
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Immigrant and Refugee Lives

Keywords

refugee, immigration, deportation, lawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cohen's War about?
An hour-long portrait of Canadian immigration lawyer, M. Lee Cohen, renowned for his work with refugees. The film follows his representation of Sonya Pecelj and Vladimir Zalipyatskikh. The first case follows a young woman, Sonya Pecelj from Kosovo, who seeks sanctuary for more than a year in a church; the second case follows a Russian sailor who dives off a ship in Halifax Harbour to escape virtual imprisonment by the Russian fish mafia.
Who directed Cohen's War?
Cohen's War was directed by Lesley Ann Patten.
Who stars in Cohen's War?
Cohen's War stars Lee Cohen, Sonya Pecelj, Vladimir Zalipyatskikh.
How long is Cohen's War?
Cohen's War has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Cohen's War?
Cohen's War is a Documentary film.
Where was Cohen's War produced?
Cohen's War was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of Cohen's War?
The themes of Cohen's War include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives.