Asylum (1998)
• January 1st, 1998 • 1h 18min
Documentary
Overview
This feature documentary follows three newly arrived people in Canada and their experiences with the Canadian Refugee process. As claims are assessed and paperwork is double checked, we begin to examine exactly who can be considered a refugee.
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