Well-Founded Fear (2000)
Examines how the Immigration and Naturalization Service decides who will be granted asylum in the United States. The applicant must have a "well-founded fear" of persecution in his or her home country. Despite true and terrifying stories of torture and mistreatment, it's often up to how well the translator presents the case and how sensitive are the ears of the asylum officer to decide a person's fate.
Director: Shari Robertson, Michael Camerini
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
immigration, asylum seekers, foreigners
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Well-Founded Fear about?
- Examines how the Immigration and Naturalization Service decides who will be granted asylum in the United States. The applicant must have a "well-founded fear" of persecution in his or her home country. Despite true and terrifying stories of torture and mistreatment, it's often up to how well the translator presents the case and how sensitive are the ears of the asylum officer to decide a person's fate.
- Who directed Well-Founded Fear?
- Well-Founded Fear was directed by Shari Robertson, Michael Camerini.
- How long is Well-Founded Fear?
- Well-Founded Fear has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Well-Founded Fear?
- Well-Founded Fear is a Documentary film.
- Where was Well-Founded Fear produced?
- Well-Founded Fear was produced in United States of America.