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Catalogue Number: 131311
Producer: 1313586 BC LTD
Producers: Johnston, Mike
Directors: Alvarez, Andy
Producing Agencies: Studio 104 Entertainment
Subject: Canadian Social Issues, Criminal Justice & Law, Documentary, Health and Medicine, Social Issues, Social Sciences
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2019
Running Time: 9:33
Elena and Mateo are first-generation immigrants from Latin America. Choosing to come to Canada to make a better future for their family, taking the risk that migrants face every day. During the celebration of their youngest child’s birthday, the family is startled by the arrival of two immigration officers at their door; a situation that could change their life forever. Immigration is an issue across the world and this short film explores an immigrant’s worst fear, come to life.
Film is in narrated English and Spanish.
WINNER: Lindalee Tracey Award, Hot Docs 2020
WINNER: Best Canadian Short Film, Oakville Film Festival 2019
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