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201919 minGdoc-short

Labour/Leisure

201919 minGdoc-short

In the Okanagan Valley, migrant farm laborers work in fruit orchards while affluent tourists engage in leisure activities nearby.

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Jessica Johnson,

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In the Okanagan Valley, migrant farm laborers work in fruit orchards while affluent tourists engage in leisure activities nearby.

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Jessica Johnsondirector

Ryan Ermacoradirector

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In the Okanagan Valley, migrant farm laborers work in the region's fruit orchards while upscale vacation spots thrive nearby. Daily routines of these workers contrast sharply with the leisure activities of tourists and retirees enjoying the same environment. The 19-minute film captures the stark differences in lifestyle and labor within this picturesque setting, revealing the dynamics of work and leisure that coexist in the valley.

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