Filmmaker Jennifer Abbott explores the emotional and psychological dimensions of the climate crisis and the relationship between grief and hope in times of personal and planetary change.
2023
TWICE COLONIZED
Renowned Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter who has led a lifelong fight for the rights of her people. When her youngest son unexpectedly passes away, Aaju embarks on a personal journey to bring her colonizers in both Canada and Denmark to justice.
A Better Man
On a hot summer night 22 years ago, 18-year-old Attiya Khan ran through the streets, frightened for her life. She was fleeing her ex-boyfriend Steve, who’d been abusing her on a daily basis.Now, all these years later, Attiya has asked Steve to meet. She wants to know how he remembers their relationship and if he is willing to take responsibility for his violent actions. This emotionally raw first meeting, filmed by Attiya with Steve’s consent, is the starting point for A Better Man. The rough
Otiti
Otiti, a withdrawn seamstress, embarks on a journey to find her long-lost father, who is gravely ill. As she delves into her family's past, Otiti must navigate the treacherous dynamics with her jealous stepbrothers, who will stop at nothing to preserve their inheritance. With a prestigious fashion show looming and a sinister plot unravelling, Otiti must summon her courage and resilience to unearth the truth, fight for justice, and embrace love in the face of overwhelming chaos.