Join us for three days of thought-provoking virtual film screenings and enlightening discussions as we confront racism through the lens of cinematic expression!
Featuring
DAY 1 — Film presented by Asian Community
Riceboy Sleeps (2022)
April 1, 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Set in the 90s, a Korean single mother raises her young son in the suburbs of Canada determined to provide a better life for him than the one she left behind.
Hosted by Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba, followed with Q&A discussion session.
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT (Please register to confirm attendance)
DAY 2 — Film presented by Indigenous Community
Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance (1993)
April 3, 7:30pm – 10:00pm
In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, set the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness.
Hosted by Elder Clayton Sandy of Turtle Island Project, presentation by Cliff Summers, followed with Q&A discussion session.
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT (Please register to confirm attendance)
DAY 3 — Film presented by Black Community
Where I Belong (2007)
April 9, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
This documentary tells the story of a young man’s struggle to balance his African traditions and new Canadian home.
Hosted by Ben Akoh, President/Founder of African Movie Festival in Manitoba, followed with Q&A discussion session.
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT (Please register to confirm attendance)
Combating Racism Through the Arts: Three-Day Virtual Film Screening & Discussions On Racism In Canada
Immerse yourself in a three-day exploration of thought-provoking films and insightful discussions, delving deep into the complexities of systemic racism in Canada. Featuring films from diverse communities, join us as we shed light on narratives, provoke dialogue, and inspire change through the powerful medium of cinema. We also encourage those who have watched these films to revisit them and join us for post-film discussions.
Project is funded by Canada Heritage in collaboration with Turtle Island Project and ACOMI: African Communities of Manitoba Inc.