Movie Description
Opre Roma: Gypsies in Canada
(1999)Overview
This documentary celebrates the vibrant culture and tenacious struggle of the Gypsy. There is a new generation of Roma who claim their Gypsy roots with pride, while fighting the myths that caused their parents to live in fear. They call themselves by their rightful name, the Roma. Since the Roma people fled India in the 11th century, the have suffered almost a thousand years of persecution - from European Slavery to the Holocaust - yet they have survived as a unique global culture.
Featured Crew
- Director : Tony Papa
- Writer : Sharon Gibbon
- Cast : Doug Abrahams
Cast
Voice-Over (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleOpre Roma: Gypsies in Canada
Status Released
Release Information
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1999-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 52m
Production CompaniesONF | NFB,CBC
Genres
- Documentary






















