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- The pressure to get married is one that affects Nigerian women across the globe from the age their bodies can reproduce through the rest of their lives. Historically, there are cultural reasons why marriage in Nigeria was considered to be extremely important, so much so that marriages are still considered a union of families, not individuals. Today, these reasons seem far less important or relevant, for individuals who have immigrated abroad to form new societies. This documentary touches on a much broader conversation about 'Tradition vs. Modernity', the importance of one's culture, as well as encourage the adaptation of culture to one's individual desires.
- Pregnant and alone, a naive young woman must crush her demons to stop the sins of the mother from falling on the child.
- A look at the life of three Black Muslim women in Toronto, as they explore the complexities of their highly politicized identities.
- What black is good black? A pair of sibling child and youth workers interview local professionals, youth and celebrities to ask what versions of black culture are acceptable in Canada and why?
- The film conveys the lack of black education in Canada, as highlighted by experts, determined to dismantle the current eurocentric system. Also, Jerome and Jessica realize the education system is to blame for their lack of self-identity.
- Chronicling the lives of Black female entrepreneurs navigating sustaining their first brick and mortar's during a global pandemic. The Idea of the Black Dollar takes an in depth look at preserving money spent within Black communities.
- Patrick is gravely ill. His mother, Charlotte, a mambo (voodoo priestess) must admit that she can't heal him. However, she can save his soul by transferring it to another human body so her son can live again. She decides she wants the handsome body of a successful actor at all costs. Charlotte asks her daughter, Shaina, a famous starlet thanks to her mother's magic potion, to seduce Nick and then put a spell on him so she can bring him to the house where Patrick is dying. A race against time and against the forces of evil...
- BEING BLACK IN TORONTO features 6 films from emerging directors that came out of the Fabienne Colas Foundation's BEING BLACK IN CANADA, a mentorship and creation program entirely dedicated to Black filmmakers.