Welcome to Africville (1999)
Welcome to Africville gives voice to what may have been marginalized members of an Afro-Canadian community in 1969. It's intention is to be a catalyst to thought and reflection about the lives and struggles of people from that community whose stories still go untold. It is the fictional account of a family. We listen to the stories of three generations of women and their friend Julius on the day their community is to be destroyed by the municipal government of Halifax. This story is a portrait of four individuals coping with universal uncertainties and insecurities.
Director: Dana Inkster
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Cast
Music: Meshell Ndegeocello
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
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More Films by Director: Dana Inkster
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Welcome to Africville about?
- Welcome to Africville gives voice to what may have been marginalized members of an Afro-Canadian community in 1969. It's intention is to be a catalyst to thought and reflection about the lives and struggles of people from that community whose stories still go untold. It is the fictional account of a family. We listen to the stories of three generations of women and their friend Julius on the day their community is to be destroyed by the municipal government of Halifax. This story is a portrait of four individuals coping with universal uncertainties and insecurities.
- Who directed Welcome to Africville?
- Welcome to Africville was directed by Dana Inkster.
- Who stars in Welcome to Africville?
- Welcome to Africville stars Alexander Chapman, Kathy Imre, Amanda Strawn, Nunya Beckley, Karen Smith.
- How long is Welcome to Africville?
- Welcome to Africville has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Welcome to Africville?
- Welcome to Africville is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was Welcome to Africville produced?
- Welcome to Africville was produced in Canada.