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WOMEN INDIES NIGHT
Meet award winning Black Canadian filmmaker and writer Dr. Sylvia D. Hamilton
Thursday, December 10 @ 8:30PM
Schomburg Center
THE LITTLE BLACK SCHOOL HOUSE
US PREMIERE
Most Canadians are familiar with the political turmoil segregated schools caused in the US, yet not many realize that Canada also had segregated schools–with one in Nova Scotia that didn't close its doors until 1983. “The Little Black School House” unearths the story of the women, men, and children who studied and taught at Canada's racially segregated schools. Compelling personal stories illustrate that many of the students who attended Canada's all-Black schools look back on the experience with conflicting feelings: fondness for the dedication of their Black teachers, and outrage at being denied equal access to education, a right fundamental to democracy in Canada. Directed and produced by Sylvia Hamilton, 60 minutes, 2007, documentary in English.
PORTIA WHITE: THINK ON ME
US PREMIERE
“Portia White: Think On Me” uncovers the unique life of Canadian-born contralto Portia White who achieved unparalleled international success during the tumultuous 1940s. A singer of remarkable talent, she was known as Canada's Marian Anderson. This lyrical documentary blends rare archival footage and haunting performance recordings of Portia White, interviews with family members, former colleagues and students who after years remain inspired by her. “Portia White: Think On Me” is the first major work about the life and career of this extraordinary Canadian singer. Directed and produced by Sylvia Hamilton, 50 minutes, 2000, documentary in English.
The Women Indies Night is sponsored by NYWIFT
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