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.

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