Farrukh Sair, an NHS IT engineer, navigates financial hardship under the UK's 'hostile environment' immigration policy alongside other migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Farrukh Sair, an NHS IT engineer, navigates financial hardship under the UK's 'hostile environment' immigration policy alongside other migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Farrukh Sair, an NHS IT engineer, faces financial ruin due to repeated visa applications under the UK government's 'hostile environment' immigration policy. This 2021 documentary by Sonita Gale features the stories of Sair, Anthony Bryan from the Windrush generation, and Daksha and Paresh, who run a Community Response Kitchen. The film illustrates the struggles of migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly those affected by the 'no recourse to public funds' rule, which denies them access to essential support.
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Why Watch
- Meet Farrukh Sair and his visa struggles.
- Find out about the Windrush generation's fight for rights.
- See how COVID-19 impacted migrants without public funds.
Did You Know
- The 'hostile environment' policy was first articulated in 2012.
- Farrukh Sair has been left heavily in debt due to repeated visa applications.
- Anthony Bryan has lived in the UK since he was 8 years old.
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Who directed the documentary Hostile?
Hostile was directed by Sonita Gale.
When did Hostile premiere?
Hostile premiered on 29 October 2021 at the Raindance Film Festival.
What is the 'no recourse to public funds' policy?
Under section 115 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, a person subject to immigration control cannot claim public funds such as benefits or housing assistance.
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