Well-Founded Fear


1h 59m 2000

Brief Synopsis

A close-up examination of the way that the United States decides the cases of those applying for political asylum, sometimes with careful consideration, but often in terms of personal prejudices, cynicism, and naivete.

Film Details

Also Known As
Well Founded Fear
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Distribution Company
Docurama Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 59m

Synopsis

A close-up examination of the way that the United States decides the cases of those applying for political asylum, sometimes with careful consideration, but often in terms of personal prejudices, cynicism, and naivete.

Film Details

Also Known As
Well Founded Fear
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Distribution Company
Docurama Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 59m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Jury Skyy Prize for Best Film at docfest 2000 (New York International Documentary Film Festival).

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States January 2000

Released in United States on Video March 27, 2007

Released in United States Winter January 1, 2000

Shown at docfest: New York International Documentary Film Festival May 31 and June 2-6, 2000.

Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Documentary Competition) January 20-30, 2000.

Released in United States 2000 (Shown at docfest: New York International Documentary Film Festival May 31 and June 2-6, 2000.)

Released in United States January 2000 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Documentary Competition) January 20-30, 2000.)

Released in United States Winter January 1, 2000

Released in United States on Video March 27, 2007