Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia (1992)
In their predominantly white high school in Halifax, a group of black students face daily reminders of racism, ranging from abuse (racist graffiti on washroom walls), to exclusion (the omission of black history from textbooks). They work to establish a Cultural Awareness Youth Group, a vehicle for building pride and self-esteem through educational and cultural programs. With help from mentors, they discover the richness of their heritage and learn some of the ways they can begin to effect change.
Director: Sylvia Hamilton
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1992
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia about?
- In their predominantly white high school in Halifax, a group of black students face daily reminders of racism, ranging from abuse (racist graffiti on washroom walls), to exclusion (the omission of black history from textbooks). They work to establish a Cultural Awareness Youth Group, a vehicle for building pride and self-esteem through educational and cultural programs. With help from mentors, they discover the richness of their heritage and learn some of the ways they can begin to effect change.
- Who directed Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia?
- Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia was directed by Sylvia Hamilton.
- How long is Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia?
- Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia?
- Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia is a Documentary film.