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Escape to Canada

Land of the Truly Free

Around the world, Canada is known for its beavers, Mounties and winter climate. But a new image of the country is emerging, one of potent marijuana, gay marriage and new freedoms.

In 2003, gay marriage and marijuana were legalized in Canada on the same day. Coincidence or trend? Either way, suddenly, Canada changed forever and Canadians began enjoying their "new found" freedoms. Soon, however, Canadians were not the only ones enjoying the newly forged liberties as Americans races across the border to marry same-sex partners and smoke marijuana in peace. AWOL United States military personnel also arrived seeking refugee status. To many, Canada had become a red-and-white beacon of freedom around the world. However, the freedoms would not last.

Director Albert Nerenberg, the man behind the indie-doc hit Stupidity, explores the advent of this strange and new land of the free in this stunning and high-energy film, Escape to Canada.

Critiques des membres

don't waste your time - vermonter

very low profile. i can't say it's a movie. few edit from the news chanels current program (2004). but it's not a documentary movie. give you false picture , when you want to compare the life in the US and Canada.

when the did this movie (2004) was complitly different atmosphere in the States, then now.

Escape FROM Canada - Zuesa

This film is basically an example of pretty much all canadian film's...they suck ! What's worse is knowing my tax dollars paid for it. I got the film because I thought Bill Maher was in it, and I like his point of view on religion among other thing's, like he's got a sensec of humor however, if he was in the film guess I missed it. It must have been similar to Bono's appearance, two seconds of blah blah. It was all about pot, gay rights/partners and war. I guess it all took place in 2003 or so, but I never watch the news and was surprised any of this took place, I'd never heard about any of it. I guess since I'm not a pothead, I don't support war of anykind and I'm not gay and don't care if anyone is or isn't, I found this film to be really BORING. As one born in ccnada ( not my fault ) who is in the process of getting out of canada, this film made me feel like I couldn't get away soon enough...EH. Having said that I'm sure most 's canadian will like it, Oooh canada how it hurt to watch for me. I'd give it zero star's if I could.

Escape to Canada - CrazyCatLady

This documentary reviews the changes in the Canadian culture, perceived from both at home and abroad, that has occured since about 2001. From being a "boring" country that nobody really could say anything definitive about, to becoming one of the leading countries for freedom in the world. Canada is starting to stand up to the United States, and is thus getting a reputation for being "cool".

Highlighting the landmark 2003 Summer of Freedom which saw in Canada the legalization of both same-sex marriage and marijuana, the film traces the change in mass acceptance of these controversial areas through the Bush era. Canada seems to have come of age in its standing up to the United States for what it believes is right, in contradistinction to its previous little brother subservience to the American hegemony. In short, The United States is no longer the leader of freedom, and Canada has stepped up to the role.

Certainly Canada has a way to go, but the film points out some historically decisive breaks; and we can even see The United States following the Canadian precedents. From a middle power mouse sleeping next to an elephant, we have become the promised land for freedom, drawing people from around the world to breathe its refreshing air. Best not to forget, however, that Canada has long been the refuge of American dissidents.

Critiques des membres Lire tous...

don't waste your time - vermonter

Escape FROM Canada - Zuesa

Escape to Canada - CrazyCatLady

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