Cohen's War

2005 • 1h0m Documentary

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An hour-long portrait of Canadian immigration lawyer, M. Lee Cohen, renowned for his work with refugees. The film follows his representation of Sonya Pecelj and Vladimir Zalipyatskikh. The first case follows a young woman, Sonya Pecelj from Kosovo, who seeks sanctuary for more than a year in a church; the second case follows a Russian sailor who dives off a ship in Halifax Harbour to escape virtual imprisonment by the Russian fish mafia.

Details

Director

Lesley Ann Patten

Screenplay

Lesley Ann Patten

Cast

Lee Cohen

Sonya Pecelj

Vladimir Zalipyatskikh

Release date

9/12/2005

Status

Released

Origin country

CA