The Lims Live in Ottawa

George Lim arrived as a young man in 1913 in Ottawa. He lived there the rest of his life except for visits to China. Typical and extraordinary, his life and the lives of his family are cast in the history of the migration of overseas Chinese and the history of Canada. With the help of an interpreter, Melina Young interviews members of the Lim family who recall events in their lives and speak of aspirations in this country.The Lim family's story is embedded in contexts - past and current immigration policies, rallies, remarks by Members of Parliament, the reflection of friends - that make sense for the videomaker at this time in her life.

Country:

Canada

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

25 minutes

Year:

1996

Director:

Melina Young

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Company:

Melini Filini Productions,

Chinese Canadian National Council

Cast:

Self

Self

Self - News Footage

Self

Self

Crew:

Camera Operator

Camera Operator

Director

Producer

Music