Alanis Obomsawin’s 50th film delves deep into the power and possibilities of education. Through testimony of teachers and students at The Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre, Obomsawin provides a glimpse into how a Cree community in Manitoba is actively decolonizing their curriculum and school practices. A hopeful and reflective piece rooted in Indigenous knowledge and care.
Content notes: Discussion of racism, loss and violence. Depiction of an abduction.
Screened as part of TOAFF21
Courage in sisterhood: the Dalit women reclaiming power on their own terms.
Screened as part of TOAFF20
Portrait of unstoppable Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui as she fights misinformation, corruption and violent threats to press freedom.
Screened as part of TOAFF15
The inspiring true story a youth music group from the slums of Paraguay, whose simple choice of instrument – recycled garbage – blaze with hope in the face of inequality.
