Thrown into Canada
"The story of Canada's first major non-European refugee movement"
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Thrown into Canada is a documentary/history film. directed by Aleem Karmali. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Idi Amin, Salma Lakhani, and Michael Molloy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 19, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Crescent Productions
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 t...
Who directed Thrown into Canada?
Thrown into Canada was directed by Aleem Karmali.
How long is Thrown into Canada?
Thrown into Canada has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Thrown into Canada released?
Thrown into Canada was released on November 19, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thrown into Canada?
The main cast of Thrown into Canada includes Idi Amin, Salma Lakhani, Michael Molloy, Shezan Muhammedi, Mobina Jaffer.