Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia

199228 min 52 secFilm: Documentary

G

Direction: Sylvia Hamilton

Production: Mike MahoneyMarilyn A. Belec

Script: Bob LowerSylvia Hamilton

In the environment of their predominantly white high school, a group of Black students face daily reminders of the presence of racism, ranging from abuse (racist graffiti on washroom walls), to exclusion (the seemingly "innocent" omission of Black history from texts). 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 affect change.

Subject categories


  • Children and Youth > Adolescent Social BehaviourCultural GroupsDiscrimination and StereotypingSocial ActionYouthful Perspectives
  • Social Issues > AdolescentsCultural Communities and ImmigrationCultural GroupsDiscrimination and StereotypingSocial Change
  • Cultural Diversity and Multiculturalism > African OriginsAtlantic RegionBlack CommunityCultural DiversityDiscrimination
  • Diversity > Black Studies
  • Health/Personal Development > Careers & Education
  • History and Citizenship Education > Culture and Currents of Thought (1500-present)
  • Media Education > Journalism/News

Credits


director
Sylvia Hamilton
producer
Mike Mahoney
cinematography
Mike Mahoney
executive producer
Marilyn A. Belec
script
Bob Lower
Sylvia Hamilton
sound
Jane Porter
sound editing
Jane Porter
editing
Angela Baker
music editing
Angela Baker
Claire Henry
re-recording
Michel Descombes
Luc Boudrias
narrator
Shingai Nyajeka
music
Lucky Campbell
Wayne Hamilton
Glen Grant
Jeremiah Sparks

Awards


  • Maeda PrizeInternational Educational Program Contest Japan Prize
  • Rex Tasker Award for Best Atlantic Documentary - with a cash prize of 1,500$Atlantic International Film Festival
  • Canada AwardGemini Awards