Shelter

An immigrant story that helped shape a city

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2021 / 86min.

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Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

Fleeing religious persecution, resilient Jewish immigrants arrive in Toronto and begin building affordable, quality housing in a growing metropolis.

Directors

Phyllis Ellis

Ron Chapman

Actors

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