In the aftermath of World War II, France attempted to replenish its weakened work force by recruiting men from North Africa. In the mid-1970s the French government relaxed its immigration policy to allow the families of Algerian men to join them.
In the aftermath of World War II, France attempted to replenish its weakened work force by recruiting men from North Africa. In the mid-1970s the French government relaxed its immigration policy to allow the families of Algerian men to join them.
InchâAllah Dimanche provides a look at the sense of isolation and vulnerability immigrant families experienced upon arrival at a time when racial integration was virtually non-existent.
Refreshments and discussion follow the movie.
Additional movies in the new series will include Le Grand Voyage on December 4, Morlang on January 8, Wilby Wonderful on February 5, Witnesses on March 5, and OT: Our Town on April 2. Screenings will all start at 2 pm.
Fliers with the listing of movies and descriptions are available at the library and online at danburylibrary.org. Â All showings are provided free of charge. Â Seating is first come, first served.
For further information, contact librarian Susan Horton at 797-4533.