The Newcomers

A solemn, literary anthology of immigrant lives, unfolding slowly with historical weight and quiet dignity.

Created by

Claude Fournier, Eric Till

Genres

Drama

Starring

Judy Geeson, Susan Roman, Karen Campbell

Overview

The Newcomers was a series of seven hour-long Canadian television specials that aired from 1977 to 1980 on CBC Television. The series was sponsored by Imperial Oil to mark the company's 100th anniversary in 1980. The series, written by Timothy Findley and Alice Munro, explored the theme of Canada as a nation built by immigrants, spanning from the era before Canada was founded until modern times. A French version aired on Radio-Canada with the title Les Arrivants. The opening theme music for the series was composed by Hagood Hardy.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Immigration, identity, family, survival

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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