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Strangers for the Day

Strangers for the Day

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Documentary

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This short documentary shows the reactions of European immigrants as they land in Halifax at the beginning of the 1960s. From the port, we follow them on a snowy journey by train to Montreal.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

27 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 January 1962

Country

Canada

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