Storyline

An hour-long portrait of Canadian immigration lawyer, M. Lee Cohen, renowned for his work with refugees. The film follows his representation of Sonya Pecelj and Vladimir Zalipyatskikh. The first case follows a young woman, Sonya Pecelj from Kosovo, who seeks sanctuary for more than a year in a church; the second case follows a Russian sailor who dives off a ship in Halifax Harbour to escape virtual imprisonment by the Russian fish mafia.

Key Information

Director Lesley Ann Patten
Writers Lesley Ann Patten
Studio ZIJI Film & Television
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Lee Cohen

Self

Sonya Pecelj

Self

Vladimir Zalipyatskikh

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Cohen's War was released on September 12, 2005.

The runtime of Cohen's War is 1h 0m.

Cohen's War is a Documentary movie.

Cohen's War is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Cohen's War was directed by Lesley Ann Patten.

The main cast of Cohen's War includes Lee Cohen, Sonya Pecelj, Vladimir Zalipyatskikh.

Cohen's War is originally in English.