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GONE ARE THE DAYS: RACISM AND THE PRICE OF JUSTICE
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Completed - ENGLISH - Documentary - 75 minutes

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  • FILMART 2019 (Line up)
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Year of production : 2019

Director(s) : R. Paul DHILLON

Synopsis

Gone Are The Days is the story of the epic struggle of Canadian-South Asian Veterinarians led by their leader Hakam Bhullar,who fought against racism and abuse for more than decade against the very body that regulates their profession. Their long and harrowing battle against their own professional association- the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia - examines the most overt kind of racism and prejudice faced by any group of immigrant professionals in Canada, stemming from their low cost clinics which serve all stratosphere of society. It is a powerful story of heartbreak, perseverance and ultimately human triumph. It is a universal story of the human spirit and the fight for justice to realize their Canadian dream against the greatest odds.

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Country(ies) : CANADA


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