Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia is a 1992 documentary film by Sylvia Hamilton, focusing on a group of Black Nova Scotian students in a predominantly white high school, St. Patrick's in Halifax, Nova Scotia, who face daily reminders of racism. These students work to build pride and self-esteem through educational and cultural programs, discovering their heritage and learning ways to effect change. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada, this 28-minute documentary received the Canada Award at the 1994 Gemini Awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television,[1] as well as the 1994 Maeda Prize from NHK.[2]
| Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia | |
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| Directed by | Sylvia Hamilton |
| Written by | Bob Lower Sylvia Hamilton |
| Produced by | Mike Mahoney |
| Narrated by | Shingai Nyajeka |
| Cinematography | Mike Mahoney |
| Edited by | Angela Baker |
| Distributed by | National Film Board of Canada |
Release date |
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Running time | 28 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
References
edit- ^ "Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia". Collection. National Film Board of Canada. 1992. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
- ^ "Sylvia D. Hamilton". Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
External links
edit- Watch Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia at NFB.ca
- Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia at IMDb
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