The Undefended Border
Explores the furious post-9/11 pace of immigration police work in Canada, revealing individual investigators staggering in the blur of competing urgencies. The series pulls back the layers of bureaucracy to reveal the priorities and the police work behind individual cases involving illegals, following their progress through investigation, detention, and deportation.
Miniseries
3 episodes
- 1. Toughening UpImmigration officers face new pressures as they inspect several cases, including a Turkish military officer and his family seeking refugee status, and a Guyanese mother of two in flight from the U.S. who fears her husband is trying to kill her.CC58minSep 25, 2002
- 2. Immigration Task ForceInvestigators get a tip that a man charged with murder in his native Jamaica has been living in Canada for several years under a false identity. They track him down in a knife-sharpening business.CC58minOct 2, 2002
- 3. The End of the LineExamines the immigration system's bureaucratic machinery, and the level of frustration of the officers who must enforce policies and tackle conflicting priorities. Also looks at the apprehension of failed refugee and asylum claimants, visa overstays, and war criminals.CC58minOct 9, 2002
The Undefended Border
Explores the furious post-9/11 pace of immigration police work in Canada, revealing individual investigators staggering in the blur of competing urgencies. The series pulls back the layers of bureaucracy to reveal the priorities and the police work behind individual cases involving illegals, following their progress through investigation, detention, and deportation.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Peter Raymont
- Created by
- Peter Raymont, Lindalee Tracey
- Studio
- White Pine Pictures
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
Details and artwork from TMDB. Availability from JustWatch and can change without notice.