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201742 minPGdocumentary

Labor Migration Policy Refugee Crisis

24 Days in Brooks

201742 minPGdocumentary

Brooks, Alberta, evolved from a predominantly white community to a diverse hub as immigrants and refugees united during the first strike at Lakeside Packers.

Labor Migration Policy Refugee Crisis

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24 Days in Brooks

2017• 42 minPG

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Brooks, Alberta, evolved from a predominantly white community to a diverse hub as immigrants and refugees united during the first strike at Lakeside Packers.

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Dana Inksterdirector

Dana Inksterwriter

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Brooks, Alberta, has evolved over a decade from a socially conservative, predominantly white community to one of Canada's most diverse towns, largely due to an influx of immigrants and refugees seeking employment at the Lakeside Packers slaughterhouse. "24 Days in Brooks" portrays the experiences of these workers as they navigate cultural changes and labor challenges, culminating in the first-ever strike at Lakeside. Directed by Dana Inkster, this 2017 film highlights the intersection of labor rights and multiculturalism in a rapidly changing Canadian landscape.

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