Who Gets In?

Greenwald, Barry, (film director.). Scott, Michael, (film producer.). Taylor, John, (film producer.). National Film Board of Canada (Montreal), (film producer.).

Summary: Who Gets In? explores the many questions raised by Canada's immigration policy in the face of one of the world's largest immigration movements. Shot in Africa, Canada, and Hong Kong in 1988, the camera reveals first-hand what Canadian immigration officials are looking for in potential new Canadians, and the economic, social and political priorities reflected in their choices. Those priorities come under scrutiny in this candid documentary.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video (52 min., 22 sec.) : sound
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Publisher: Montreal : National Film Board of Canada, 2010.
Copyright: ©1989

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General Note:	CatMonthString:february.24 Multi-User. CatMonthString:january.24 Agency:.Produced by the NFB in association with the CBC. Agency - English program:.Ontario Centre. CatMonthString:march.24 CatMonthString:june.24
Restrictions on Access Note:	Available to subscribers only.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director, Barry Greenwald ; producer, Michael Scott ; executive producer, John Taylor ; script, Steve Lucas ; cinematography, Len Gilday ; sound, Victor Gamble, Ian Hendry ; editing, Manfred Becker ; sound editing, Robin Leigh.
Participant or Performer Note:	Narrator, Ann Medina.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Streaming video.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:	Recorded 1989.
Target Audience Note:	15-18.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access may be limited to affiliated libraries.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by publisher.
Awards Note:	Blue Ribbon Award - Category: International Issues, 1991 Gold Apple Award - Category: Cultural / Sexual Identity, 1992 Honorable Mention, 1992 Special Merit Award, 1991
Source of Description Note:	Description based on online resource; title from title screen (National Film Board of Canada, viewed 2024-06-01).