Stateless

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Stateless

2020

1h 37m

Documentary

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8 Reviews

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In 2013, the Dominican Republic's Supreme Court stripped the citizenship of anyone with Haitian parents, retroactive to 1929, rendering more than 200,000 people stateless. A young attorney, Rosa Iris, forms a campaign to defend their citizenship.

Pradeep Kumar

The Hindu

The Australian drama series streaming on Netflix plays out in the backdrop of an immigrant detention centre, but ends up being a ‘white narrative’ of a situation.

Jan 12, 2024

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Glenn Dunks

The Film Experience

Stephenson's film is confronting and even radical as it points to corruption and systemic abuse. It's final title cards are hardly shocking.

Rated: B+

Jun 20, 2021

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Ricardo Gallegos

La Estatuilla

Through an intimate approach, Stephenson successfully presents the different facets of a cultural and social conflict deeply rooted in hate. [Full Review in Spanish]

Jun 15, 2021

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Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

Talk about timely. This Canadian documentary directed by Michele Stephenson really sheds light on systematic racism, the fight for social justice, street protests, and electoral corruption.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 8, 2020

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Pat Mullen

POV Magazine

The director suggests that change begins on individual levels working from the ground up. The interconnected storylines of Stateless illustrate this point remarkably.

Jun 6, 2020

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Courtney Small

That Shelf

Stateless's powerful and haunting story of injustice carries universal appeal. It is a cautionary reminder of how easily one can become a stranger in your own home.

May 28, 2020

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Michele Stephenson

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Michele Stephenson

Writer

Jennifer Holness

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Lea Marin

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Michele Stephenson

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Joe Brewster

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Synopsis

In 2013, the Dominican Republic's Supreme Court stripped the citizenship of anyone with Haitian parents, retroactive to 1929, rendering more than 200,000 people stateless. A young attorney, Rosa Iris, forms a campaign to defend their citizenship.

Director: Michele Stephenson
Producer: Jennifer Holness, Lea Marin, Michele Stephenson
Screenwriter: Michele Stephenson
Production Co: Hungry Eyes Film & Television
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Spanish
Runtime: 1h 37m