The Newcomers investigates the challenges of new immigrants in rural Saskatchewan. The documentary explores contemporary immigrant experiences and weaves in historical context from the early waves of immigration into the province. The film chronicles the lives of five immigrants facing isolation in small-town Saskatchewan as some of them struggle to find acceptance in their new homes.
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Mine to Have
Mine To Have is an intimate journey into the lives of people living within the scope of "other" and their personal quest for love, care, and compassion. This show, created by Crip arts collective The Other Ordinary, is an exploration of what it means for relationships to flourish, fall apart, and survive; disrupting commonly held misconceptions and myths about 'otherness.' She will draw you in like a lover and leave you wanting more.
Wicked Plans
When a foreign extremist from Amadajiya chooses Halloween to enact a moment of terror, he quickly becomes surprised to discover that North American life and culture is truly special, sweet and unique.
Discarnate: McLuhan’s Wake
This experimental documentary film explores the unique personality and intellectual brilliance of Canadian media theorist Marshall McLuhan, including his uncanny predictions regarding the effects of communication technologies on culture and society.
Anything Can Happen
An intimate portrait of cannabis' role in paediatric medicine.
CHINNA CHINNA AASAI (Small Wishes)
An ambitious young woman trapped in an archaic village decides to shed the limitations of her coveted long hair for a chance at a life on her own terms.