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Shelter
An immigrant story that helped shape a city
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Fleeing religious persecution, resilient Jewish immigrants arrive in Toronto and begin building affordable, quality housing in a growing metropolis.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
86 min
Release Date
2021-06-03
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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