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Cohen's War (2005)

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An hour-long portrait of Canadian immigration lawyer, M. Lee Cohen, renowned for his work with refugees. The film follows his representation of Sonya Pecelj and Vladimir Zalipyatskikh. The first case follows a young woman, Sonya Pecelj from Kosovo, who seeks sanctuary for more than a year in a church; the second case follows a Russian sailor who dives off a ship in Halifax Harbour to escape virtual imprisonment by the Russian fish mafia.

Release Date
September 12, 2005
Runtime
1h 0m
Rating
9.0/10 (1 votes)

Director: Lesley Ann Patten

Cast: Lee Cohen, Sonya Pecelj, Vladimir Zalipyatskikh

Production: ZIJI Film & Television
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Cohen's War

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An hour-long portrait of Canadian immigration lawyer, M. Lee Cohen, renowned for his work with refugees. The film follows his representation of Sonya Pecelj and Vladimir Zalipyatskikh. The first case follows a young woman, Sonya Pecelj from Kosovo, who seeks sanctuary for more than a year in a church; the second case follows a Russian sailor who dives off a ship in Halifax Harbour to escape virtual imprisonment by the Russian fish mafia.

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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/12/2005
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What is Cohen's War about?

An hour-long portrait of Canadian immigration lawyer, M. Lee Cohen, renowned for his work with refugees. The film follows his representation of Sonya Pecelj and Vladimir Zalipyatskikh. The first case …

How long is Cohen's War?

1h 0m

When was Cohen's War released?

September 12, 2005

Who directed Cohen's War?

Lesley Ann Patten

Who stars in Cohen's War?

Lee Cohen, Sonya Pecelj, Vladimir Zalipyatskikh

What genre is Cohen's War?

Documentary