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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.

Top Cast

  • June Lim

    June Lim

    Self

  • George Lim

    George Lim

    Self

  • Jim Hart

    Jim Hart

    Self - News Footage

  • Ka Yin Fong

    Ka Yin Fong

    Self

  • Alice Te

    Alice Te

    Self

  • Alan Li

    Alan Li

    Self - President, Chinese Canadian National Council

  • Wei Sing Lam

    Wei Sing Lam

    Self

  • Sheila Finestone

    Sheila Finestone

    Self - News Footage

Overview

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.

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