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One of Many—Dr. Nhan
198316 min 40 secFilm: Documentary
Direction: Jan-Marie Martell
Production: George JohnsonJohn Taylor
Script: Jan-Marie Martell
Dr. Nahn, an ethnic Chinese refugee from Vietnam, is one of the many "boat people" who emigrated to Canada in the late 1970's. When she arrived in Vancouver she learned that although she had practiced acupuncture in Saigon for many years, British Columbia law would not recognize her profession. One of Many describes Dr. Nahn's life and carreer prior to her arrival in Canada and documents her efforts to overcome the obstacles that prevent her from using her knowledge. The film leaves no doubt about Dr. Nahn's commitment to people and medicine, and her determination to one day practice acupuncture in her new country.
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Subject categories
- Health and Medicine > Alternative, Holistic and Indigenous MedicinePortraitsWomen
- Cultural Diversity and Multiculturalism > Asian OriginsBritish ColumbiaSocial Problems Since 1970WomenWorking Life Since 1970
- Women - Portraits > Health and IllnessImmigrant Experience
- Law and Crime > Laws
- History and Citizenship Education > Civil Rights and FreedomsIssues in Society TodayPopulation and Settlement (1608-present)
- Social Studies > Social Policies and Programs
Credits
- director
- Jan-Marie Martell
- script
- Jan-Marie Martell
- cinematography
- Jan-Marie Martell
- producer
- George Johnson
- executive producer
- John Taylor
- sound
- Richard Patton
- editing
- Doris Dyck
- Bruce Giesbrecht
- Jan-Marie Martell
- sound editing
- Fred Hillier
- narrator
- Linda Uyrehara Hoffman
- music
- J. Douglas Dodd