The Lims Live in Ottawa (1996)

The Lims Live in Ottawa

1996

Documentary

Synopsis

George Lim arrived as a young man in 1913 in Ottawa. He lived there the rest of his life except for visits to China. Typical and extraordinary, his life and the lives of his family are cast in the history of the migration of overseas Chinese and the history of Canada. With the help of an interpreter, Melina Young interviews members of the Lim family who recall events in their lives and speak of aspirations in this country.The Lim family's story is embedded in contexts - past and current immigration policies, rallies, remarks by Members of Parliament, the reflection of friends - that make sense for the videomaker at this time in her life.

Credits

Director

Melina Young

Cast

Alan Li as Self - President, Chinese Canadian National Council

Alice Te as Self

George Lim as Self

Jim Hart as Self - News Footage

June Lim as Self

Ka Yin Fong as Self

Sheila Finestone as Self - News Footage

Wei Sing Lam as Self