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10 Films by Influential Women

In the Shadow of Gold Mountain

Filmmaker Karen Cho travels from Montreal to Vancouver to uncover stories from the last survivors of the Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act, a set of laws imposed to single out the Chinese as unwanted immigrants to Canada from 1885 to 1947. Through a combination of history, poetry and raw emotion, this documentary sheds light on an era that shaped the identity of generations.

Grade 10 - 12

Civics/Citizenship / Human Rights

Diversity/Pluralism / Identity

History / World War II

Social Studies / Social Policies and Programs

Teaching Guides

Guide 1 | Guide 2

Educational purpose:

Brainstorm reasons why scientists are interested in observing the Alaskan whales. Have students comment on the factor(s) that have nearly made the bowhead whales extinct. How do films such as this help protect endangered species? Was there an element of the film that you found particularly interesting? Discuss the importance of preserving all wildlife species.


 

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  • Maestrous

    Maestrous

      “This is an important film. I'm ashamed of the way Canada treated hard working, dedicated people who gave so much build this country.”

    4 Feb 2012
  • machoboy95

    machoboy95

      “200,000 dollars refund for the Head tax is not enough......buying a car cost more than that!!.... ”

    18 Jan 2011
  • machoboy95

    machoboy95

      “Changed???you kidding”

    16 Jan 2011
  • mrbrownsclass

    mrbrownsclass

      “I think it was very unfair how they treated the chinese people! At least now it has changed.”

    15 Apr 2010
  • mrbrownsclass

    mrbrownsclass

      “we feel sorry for the people who had to live throught this. Even though Canada doesn't have very much money to spare, the chinese deserve their money back for the torture they had to go through.”

    13 Apr 2010

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