Sponsorland (2017)
What exactly do we mean by "it takes a villiage"?
Canadians became international heroes during the Syrian refugee crisis by opening their doors and sponsoring thousands in need, but how do good intentions stack up against reality? In SponsorLand, Director Michèle Hozer takes a look at the lives of a rambunctious Syrian family of 13 and their community of well-intentioned sponsors in Picton, Ont., exploring the joys, expectations, and challenges on both sides.
Director: Michèle Hozer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: November 7, 2017
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sponsorland about?
- Canadians became international heroes during the Syrian refugee crisis by opening their doors and sponsoring thousands in need, but how do good intentions stack up against reality? In SponsorLand, Director Michèle Hozer takes a look at the lives of a rambunctious Syrian family of 13 and their community of well-intentioned sponsors in Picton, Ont., exploring the joys, expectations, and challenges on both sides.
- Who directed Sponsorland?
- Sponsorland was directed by Michèle Hozer.
- How long is Sponsorland?
- Sponsorland has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Sponsorland?
- Sponsorland is a Documentary film.