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An Unfashionable Tragedy

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In 1974, when famine hit the country, Pilger returned to Bangladesh to make An Unfashionable Tragedy. It contains harrowing scenes of starving children but also puts the horrors into a geopolitical context. This is Pilger’s first…

DirectorJohn Ingram
ProducerJohn Ingram

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An Unfashionable Tragedy — streaming FAQ

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An Unfashionable Tragedy isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is An Unfashionable Tragedy on Netflix?

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An Unfashionable Tragedy isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for An Unfashionable Tragedy?

An Unfashionable Tragedy hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 20, 1975. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.