SkyDome Green Room – 1 Blue Jay Way

3 – 5 p.m

These films document the plight of aboriginal youth from plots that involve urban racism to uplifting dramas on the benefits of following one’s dream.

 

Ciara’s Dream

2000           15:00

Liz Obomsawin 

An Oneida Indian girl finds she had what she wanted all along on the rez after her and her grandmother move to a non-Native community to pursue Ciara’s dream of becoming a great flute player.

Elizabeth Obomsawin

 

Creation

2001           5:00

Carol Geddes 

Carol Geddes’ Creation is a five minute limited-animation film about the creation mythology of the Tlingit people of the interior Yukon. With artwork based on the impressionist watercolours of Yukon artist Lillian Loponen and original music and soundscape by Charles Morrow, Creation is an Aboriginal transcendental poem interpreted through music, images and words.

V tape

 

For Angela

1994           21:20

Nancy Trites Botkin 

For Angela is a story about a woman who was compelled to change attitudes and shatter stereotypes. Inspired by a true story, this film is emotionally charged and beautifully acted. Rhonda Gordon (Tina Keeper) and her daughter Angela (Tiffany Peters) didn't want a confrontation, they did want their dignity. A bus ride changed their lives, but in a way no one could have predicted. Rhonda had the courage and the will to take a unique and powerful stand against ignorance and prejudice. And she did it all for Angela.

National Film Board

 

RepREZentin’

2002           24:20

Lucas K. Labrecque 

In the wake of another violent crime in a small reserve community a young man arrives bringing hope, inspiration and an important message. His unorthodox approach to empowerment touches one group of kids who want change. repREZentin’ doesn’t explore truth - it is the truth. Filmed in one week on reserve, repREZentin trained over 50 local youth in all aspects of film production. All lead actors are youth residents of Kettle and Stoney Point.

Big Soul Productions

 

Makin Pitchas - AWorld of Colour

2002 31:00

Richard Frankland, Myles Walsh,Tim Stares 

A Koori girl gets a racial slur during a basketball match, resulting in a brawl involving players and spectators. A mediation session is held to resolve issues which result in the opposing team having to attend cross-cultural workshops.

Goldon Seahorse