2012 | Dominique Lafond,Judith Lussier |
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“Ce qui nous a attirées, c’est l’hybridité entre la culture chinoise et québécoise. On y trouve aussi bien de la Tremblay que du ginseng ou du thé.”
Judith Lussier, Writer and Director, in Le Devoir
By focusing on three generations of Chinese shopkeepers living in Montreal, the interactive documentary Ying Jia, Corner Store in La Petite Patrie explores the immigrant experience in Canada. Originally hailing from China, the Lu family runs a convenience store in Montreal. Ying Jia captures their struggles adapting to owning a small business in a foreign country. Unfolding in five chapters, the documentary is multimedia rich, blending storytelling strategies from photojournalism, radio, and film.
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