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The Gypsies of Svinia

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Canadian anthropologist David Scheffel is disturbed by the plight of the Roma population and their squalid living conditions in the small Slovakian town of Svinia. Marginalized and forced to live in a segregated part of town, the Roma have turned to crime, causing further resentment among residents of "white" Svinia. This documentary traces the efforts of Scheffel to improve their lives, which have been made worse since Eastern Europe's transition to capitalism.
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Synopsis Canadian anthropologist David Scheffel is disturbed by the plight of the Roma population and their squalid living conditions in the small Slovakian town of Svinia. Marginalized and forced to live in a segregated part of town, the Roma have turned to crime, causing further resentment among residents of "white" Svinia. This documentary traces the efforts of Scheffel to improve their lives, which have been made worse since Eastern Europe's transition to capitalism.
Director
John Paskievich
Producer
Joseph MacDonald
Production Co
Miramax
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 35m