Sturla Gunnarsson's documentary features interviews with family members of the victims of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, which occurred in 1985. The film includes perspectives from figures such as Ujjal Dosanjh and Lata Pada, who reflect on the tragedy that claimed 331 lives. It incorporates transcripts, re-enactments, and archival documents to detail the events surrounding the bombing and its aftermath. Premiering at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in April 2008, the film aims to provoke thought about domestic terrorism in Canada.

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See interviews with victims' families and key figures.
Find out about the cultural significance of the color white.
Meet Ujjal Dosanjh and other notable interviewees.

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Air India Flight 182 was bombed in 1985, resulting in 329 deaths.
The film premiered at the Hot Docs festival in April 2008.
Gunarsson's wife, Judy Koonar, is of Punjabi origin and served as an associate producer.
The documentary won the Best Documentary Editing Award at the 24th Gemini Awards.

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Air India 182 was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.

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Air India 182 won the Best Documentary Editing Award at the 24th Gemini Awards.

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Air India 182 premiered in April 2008 at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.

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Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival

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