Africville: Can't Stop Now (2009)
Out of Struggle Comes Strength
Located on the northern shore of Bedford Basin, Africville was home to the many African-Canadian families who lived there for generations. In the 1960s, the city of Halifax expropriated Africville and residents were forced to leave their homes and businesses behind. Today, former residents of Africville are fighting for reparations and an official apology.
Director: Juanita Peters
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date: July 20, 2009
Cast
Screenplay
Production: CBC, Africville Productions, Inc.
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
canadian history, black canadian, black nova scotians
More Films by Director: Juanita Peters
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Africville: Can't Stop Now about?
- Located on the northern shore of Bedford Basin, Africville was home to the many African-Canadian families who lived there for generations. In the 1960s, the city of Halifax expropriated Africville and residents were forced to leave their homes and businesses behind. Today, former residents of Africville are fighting for reparations and an official apology.
- Who directed Africville: Can't Stop Now?
- Africville: Can't Stop Now was directed by Juanita Peters.
- Who stars in Africville: Can't Stop Now?
- Africville: Can't Stop Now stars Eddie Carvery, Irvine Carvery, Nelson Carvery.
- How long is Africville: Can't Stop Now?
- Africville: Can't Stop Now has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
- What genre is Africville: Can't Stop Now?
- Africville: Can't Stop Now is a Documentary film.
- Where was Africville: Can't Stop Now produced?
- Africville: Can't Stop Now was produced in Canada.