Shifting the Narrative: Caribbean Heat
Home Again preceded by the short film Pick
Thursday, August 26th.
This is a drive-in screening. Films begin at dusk.
Earliest arrival time: 6:30
Latest arrival time: 7:50
Home Again
Directed by Sudz Sutherland
Three Jamaicans, who are deported from the U.S., Canada, and England travel through a land that they are not familiar with.
Runtime: 104 minutes. English. Rated 14A.
PICK
Directed by Alicia K. Harris
A young girl wears her afro to school on picture day and must deal with the unexpected consequences.
Runtime: 11 Minutes. English.
When the DRIFF programming team asked legendary Canadian filmmakers Sudz Sutherland and Jennifer Holness to pick a short film to screen ahead of their feature at the #DRIFFDriveIn, they immediately jumped to nominate Alicia K. Harris. For our latest #DRIFFDirectorsChat, these talented artists go deep on their experiences as Black filmmakers telling Black stories in Canada — from being pigeonholed as a "niche" storyteller, to convincing white gatekeepers to empathize with Black stories, to launching careers of unknown actors (like Scarborough's own Stephan James, who stars in Home Again)
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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Screening dates for Shifting the Narrative are subject to change based on public health guidelines and restrictions. We will keep our audience updated on any changes to our program and safety guidelines. We thank you for your patience.
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.
DRIFF acknowledges the support of Canada Council for the Arts.