Thrown into Canada

1h 17mDocumentary History

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.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 stru... Read more

Starring Idi Amin, Salma Lakhani, Michael Molloy, Shezan Muhammedi, Mobina Jaffer, Karim H. Karim, Laura Madokoro, Zaheer Lakhani, Alyshea Cummins, Nizar Fakirani

Watch "Thrown into Canada" on Eventive released in 2022. It's a documentary and history movie, and is currently only available for purchase or rent.