Chasing Asylum

Chasing Asylum

The film the Australian Government doesn't want you to see

2016 · 96 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary

Chasing Asylum tells the story of Australia's cruel, inhumane treatment of asylum seekers and refugees, examining the human, political, financial and moral impact of current and previous policy.

Directed by Eva Orner

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