Shifting the Narrative: Canadian Mosaic
Becoming Labrador preceded by the short film Black + Belonging
Thursday, July 29th.
This is a drive-in screening. Films begin at dusk.
Earliest arrival time: 7:10
Latest arrival time: 8:30
Becoming labrador
Directed by Rohan Fernando, Tamara Segura, Justin Simms
In the stark Labrador interior, a growing number of Filipino workers have recently landed in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, traveling halfway around the world for jobs they hope will offer their families new opportunities and a better life. Becoming Labrador follows some of these women and men as they make a place for themselves in Labrador while dealing with the unexpected costs of living far from their family.
Runtime: 70 minutes. English. Suitable for all ages.
“[Francesca] had clearly developed trusting relationships with her interviewees prior so that the interviews felt relaxed, vulnerable and surprising”
Black + belonging
Directed by Francesca Ekwuyasi
Black + Belonging is a short documentary that explores how Black artists find belonging through their craft.
Runtime: 13 Minutes. English.
Our screening venue is located in the south parking lot of the Town of Whitby municipal building, located at 575 Rossland Rd E. in Whitby.
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Shifting the Narrative is a curated drive-in screening series focused on Canadian identity in storytelling and culture. We have bridged the gap between experienced and emerging filmmakers by selecting five dynamic filmmakers that have made a mark nationwide (British Columbia to Nova Scotia) through their feature films. Each feature filmmaker selected by DRIFF added to our program by selecting a short film by an emerging filmmaker to screen prior to the feature presentation.
Our group of filmmakers worked with our team to curate an incredible program of stories that touch upon migration and deportation, losing yourself and finding your voice, strength in pride, and pride from strength.
Kirk Cooper, DRIFF Programming Director
Click here to learn more about the Shifting the Narrative program.
Experience Filipino-Canadian culture and connect with the community right here in Durham Region at the Durham Region Filipino Fest! Check out their website for more information on this year’s festival.
DRIFF acknowledges the support of Canada Council for the Arts.