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Air India 182 is a documentary directed by Sturla Gunnarsson that examines the bombing of Air India Flight 182 in 1985. The film includes interviews with family members of the victims and notable figures such as Ujjal Dosanjh and Eisha Marjara. It aims to prompt Canadians to reflect on the issue of domestic terrorism, presenting the tragedy through personal stories and cultural contexts. The interviews are set against a white background, symbolizing death in Indian cultures, which adds to the film's emotional weight.
The documentary premiered at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in April 2008 and was later screened at the Vancity Theatre in Vancouver. It incorporates transcripts, re-enactments, and official documents related to the case. The film challenges the notion of sectarian violence by highlighting that there were Sikh victims on the flight, contrasting with other narratives surrounding the tragedy.
Why Watch
- •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.
Did You Know
•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 tragedyCanadian historyDomestic terrorism