Thrown into Canada

Thrown into Canada

The story of Canada's first major non-European refugee movement

November 19, 2022 1h 17m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Aleem Karmali
Writers Aleem Karmali
Studio Crescent Productions
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Idi Amin

Idi Amin

Salma Lakhani

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

Michael Molloy

Shezan Muhammedi

Mobina Jaffer

Canadian Senator

Karim H. Karim

Laura Madokoro

Zaheer Lakhani

Alyshea Cummins

Nizar Fakirani

Odette Pinto

Clifford J. Pereira

Frequently Asked Questions

Thrown into Canada was released on November 19, 2022.

The runtime of Thrown into Canada is 1h 17m.

Thrown into Canada is a Documentary, History movie.

Thrown into Canada is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Thrown into Canada was directed by Aleem Karmali.

The main cast of Thrown into Canada includes Idi Amin, Salma Lakhani, Michael Molloy.

Thrown into Canada is originally in English.