In The Shadow of Gold Mountain
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Cho
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen Cho
- Original Score
- Janet Lumb, Dino Giancola
- Original Title
- In The Shadow of Gold Mountain
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, Vision TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Cho
Karen Cho
Janet Lumb, Dino Giancola
Michael Wees
Susan Shanks
Sally Bochner, Tamara Lynch
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Cho
Director
Karen Cho
Writer
Michael Wees
Director of Photography
Susan Shanks
Editor
Janet Lumb
Original Music Composer
Dino Giancola
Original Music Composer
Tamara Lynch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About In The Shadow of Gold Mountain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In The Shadow of Gold Mountain about?
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.
Who directed In The Shadow of Gold Mountain?
In The Shadow of Gold Mountain was directed by Karen Cho.
Who stars in In The Shadow of Gold Mountain?
The principal cast of In The Shadow of Gold Mountain includes Karen Cho.
When was In The Shadow of Gold Mountain released and how long is it?
In The Shadow of Gold Mountain was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for In The Shadow of Gold Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In The Shadow of Gold Mountain was composed by Janet Lumb, Dino Giancola.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In The Shadow of Gold Mountain?
In The Shadow of Gold Mountain holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.