Well-Founded Fear (2000)
Overview
Examines how the Immigration and Naturalization Service decides who will be granted asylum in the United States. The applicant must have a "well-founded fear" of persecution in his or her home country. Despite true and terrifying stories of torture and mistreatment, it's often up to how well the translator presents the case and how sensitive are the ears of the asylum officer to decide a person's fate.
Where to watch Well-Founded Fear
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — | — |
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What is Well-Founded Fear about?
Examines how the Immigration and Naturalization Service decides who will be granted asylum in the United States. The applicant must have a "well-founded fear" of persecution in his or her home country. Despite true and terrifying stories of torture and mistreatment, it's often up to how well the translator presents the case and how sensitive are the ears of the asylum officer to decide a person's fate. Well-Founded Fear is a Documentary movie, released on 2000-01-01, runtime 120 minutes.
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Directed by
Michael Camerini, Shari Robertson
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