Watch Under the Willow Tree: Pioneer Chinese Women in Canada For Free
Under the Willow Tree: Pioneer Chinese Women in Canada
A rich and little-known part of Canadian history unfolds through the stories of the first Chinese women to come to Canada and of subsequent generations of Chinese Canadian women. It is an amazing tale of courageous women who left behind their families, knowing they would never see them again and of girls who were shipped off to the New World to marry men they had never met. These are the women who fought against the many forms of racism they faced in Canada while, at the same time, challenging sexism within their own communities. By passing on language, culture, and values to their children, these women defined what it means to be Chinese Canadian. Beautiful old photographs from family albums, the recollections of seven women who grew up in Canada in the first half of the 20th century, and the memories of narrator and director, Dora Nipp, whose grandfather came to Canada in 1881 to build the railway, create a remarkable story of stunning impact.
| Release : | 1997 |
| Rating : | 5.5 |
| Studio : | ONF | NFB, |
| Crew : | Director of Photography, Director, |
| Cast : | |
| Genre : | Documentary |
Watch Trailer
Cast List
Related Movies
Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train
Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train 2004
Rating: 7.4
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised 2003
Rating: 8.3
Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator
Who Is Bernard Tapie?
Reviews
This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.
It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.
I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible
The movie is made so realistic it has a lot of that WoW feeling at the right moments and never tooo over the top. the suspense is done so well and the emotion is felt. Very well put together with the music and all.
