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West Lodge Redemption (TOR)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverNestled in Parkdale, Toronto, West Lodge Apartments stands as a testament to endurance and hardship.
What we talk about, When we talk about Blackness (VANC)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverBeneath the soft glow of a theater stage, a conversation unfolds — an unraveling of stories tethered to history, shaped by places, and refracted through memory.
Mikerlande: L’Exil de la Mémoire du Griot (MTL)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverExiled after Haiti’s political struggles of the 90s, Mikerlande—a former activist and now entrepreneur—rekindles memories of resilience and commitment.
Double Combat (MTL)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverThis short documentary delves into the last week of training camp for Jean Pascal, ex-light heavyweight world champion at 41, who aspires to become the best in his category again.
Strike The Iron / Battre le Fer (MTL)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverAfter immersing himself in the street life, Racci finds redemption through his passion for sports, which he shares with his community to forge a better future, breaking the metaphorical bars that surround his world.
Away From Home (TOR)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverDetermined to protect international students from escalating vulnerabilities in Canada—a country that once “embraced” them—an award-winning global leader, formerly an international student, teams up with community leaders and academics to speak out on the value of these students and uncover how the system isn’t broken but rather designed this way.
Dreaming in the West (TOR)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver“Dreaming in the West” explores the Canadian dream for Black immigrant artists in our socioeconomically imbalanced world.
Black and Blue (TOR)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverGarnetta Cromwell, a blues and soul musician of african descent has a lifelong dream of becoming a professional blues singer.
My Neighbour Taybah (TOR)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverUpon discovering that her lifelong next-door neighbour of over twenty years, Taybah, has never explored what the 6ix has to offer, our director launches a two-day adventure with her to show her what she’s been missing.
Traces of Home (OTT)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverThis short film tells the deeply personal and emotional journey of a father who made the life-altering decision to immigrate to Canada from Congo with his family.
Relentless Hurdles / Resilient Hearts (HLX)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverA compassionate Black immigrant physician shares his personal experience of systemic barriers and resilience required to overcome racial disparities and address critical gaps.
Under Pressure (HLX)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver“Under Pressure” examines the unique struggles of African Nova Scotian men through the perspective of Dennis Adams Jr., a bald, bearded Black man.
Lemon Lime (OTT)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverTwo long-time friends, Makahi and Yannick, reflect on their respective journeys as artists in different disciplines—visual arts and music production.
Black in School (HLX)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverA young Black girl navigates high school while dealing with the death of her father, moving to a new city, and adolescent pressures.
Self Actualization (VANC)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverBeing mixed-race can be challenging, navigating the world often feels complicated. Aesha shares her journey from childhood to adulthood.
Fertilizer (HLX)
Vancity Theatre VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street, VancouverA father reflects upon the cycles of life and parenthood, upon the birth of his son.