From C to C: Chinese Canadian Stories of Migration


From C to C: Chinese Canadian Stories of Migration is a 2011 documentary film produced and directed by Jordan Paterson. The film premiered on July 16, 2011, on CBC Television.

Synopsis

Filmed in Canada and China's Guangdong province, From C to C contrasts the historical injustices faced by Chinese migrants and their families over the last century with the experiences of contemporary Chinese Canadian youth who embody diverse, transnational identities across Canada today. With interviews in four languages—Cantonese, Mandarin, Taishanese and English—the film conveys the impact of the historical Head Tax and Exclusion Act imposed on Chinese immigrants to Canada. The film features interviews with Chinese Canadian veterans George Chow and Frank Wong, as well as 104-year-old head tax redress activist Charlie Quan.

Awards and nominations

AwardCategoryRecipientResult
2013 Canadian Screen AwardsBest Direction in a Documentary Program or Series; Barbara Sears Award for Best Visual Research;
Best Picture Editing in a Documentary Program or Series		Nominated
2012 Horizon AwardsGold -Training/Instructional websiteWon
2012 Horizon AwardsBest in Category - Government AgencyWon
2012 Canadian Network for Innovation in EducationAward of Excellence in the Innovation in the video categoryWon
2011 Columbus International Film and Video FestivalBest Documentary ProgramHonorable Mention
2011 South China Awards, Guangzhou International Documentary Film FestivalBest Director, Grand Jury Prize for best documentary Won
2011 UCDA AwardsUCDA Award of Excellence, electronic mediaWon
2011 Leo AwardsBest one-hour documentary programWon
2011 Leo AwardsBest Cinematography in a documentary program or series, Best Direction in a documentary program or series, Best ScreenwritingNominated