Overview

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.

Cast

Idi Amin, Salma Lakhani, Michael Molloy, Shezan Muhammedi, Mobina Jaffer, Karim H. Karim, Laura Madokoro, Zaheer Lakhani

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What is "Thrown into Canada" about?

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.

When was "Thrown into Canada" released?

Thrown into Canada was released in 2022.

Who stars in "Thrown into Canada"?

The cast includes Idi Amin, Salma Lakhani, Michael Molloy, Shezan Muhammedi.