Thrown into Canada(2022)
The story of Canada's first major non-European refugee movement
Thrown into Canada Synopsis
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.
Thrown into Canada (2022) is a documentary and history film directed by Aleem Karmali, released on November 19, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Idi Amin, Salma Lakhani, Michael Molloy and Shezan Muhammedi.
- Director:
- Aleem Karmali
- Writers:
- Aleem Karmali
- Producers:
- Aleem Karmali
- Production:
- Crescent Productions
- Status:
- Released
Thrown into Canada (2022) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Thrown into Canada before you stream it.
Thrown into Canada Cast & Crew
Main cast
Idi Amin
- Salma Lakhani
Salma Lakhani
as Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
- Michael Molloy
Michael Molloy
- Shezan Muhammedi
Shezan Muhammedi
- Mobina Jaffer
Mobina Jaffer
as Canadian Senator
- Karim H. Karim
Karim H. Karim
- Laura Madokoro
Laura Madokoro
- Zaheer Lakhani
Zaheer Lakhani
- Alyshea Cummins
Alyshea Cummins
- Nizar Fakirani
Nizar Fakirani
- Odette Pinto
Odette Pinto
- Clifford J. Pereira
Clifford J. Pereira
Key crew
Directed by Aleem Karmali, written by Aleem Karmali, produced by Aleem Karmali.
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Thrown into Canada – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Thrown into Canada?
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The main cast of Thrown into Canada (2022) includes Idi Amin, Salma Lakhani, Michael Molloy, Shezan Muhammedi and Mobina Jaffer. The film was directed by Aleem Karmali. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Thrown into Canada released?
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Thrown into Canada was released on November 19, 2022 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is there a trailer for Thrown into Canada?
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