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201847 minGdocumentary

Snowbirds

201847 minGdocumentary

Thousands of Quebecers migrate to Hallandale Beach, Florida, each winter, seeking warmth and community in a French-speaking campground.

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Joannie Lafrenière

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Thousands of Quebecers migrate to Hallandale Beach, Florida, each winter, seeking warmth and community in a French-speaking campground.

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Joannie Lafrenièredirector

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Agathe, an 88-year-old resident of Hallandale Beach, Florida, enjoys chocolate bars and Pepsi for lunch while basking in the sun. Each winter, thousands of Quebecers like her migrate to this French-speaking community to escape the cold. At a local campground, seniors engage in English conversation classes, beach outings, and lawn bowling. Snowbirds captures their daily lives, reflecting on aging, community bonds, and the cultural differences between Canada and the United States.

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