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Captures the plight refugees in Europe after World War II who have lost their nationality. Since the end of the War, many have been forced to remain indefinitely in refugee camps due to illness or disability. Consequently, many are considered unacceptable as immigrants to other countries. Narrated by James McKechnie; accomplished cinematography by Edward Wooldridge.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011622
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Refugee camps
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Discrimination against the handicapped
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Refugee camps
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Refugees
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Discrimination against the handicapped
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physically handicapped
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)