Cultural Identity Movies

  • 2007
    Writing the Land

    Writing the Land

    Writing the Land

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    In this short documentary, a Musqueam elder rediscovers his Native language and traditions in the city of Vancouver, in the vicinity of which the...

    Writing the Land
  • 2023
    Villa Madjo

    Villa Madjo

    Villa Madjo

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    Villa Madjo
  • 2023
    𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮

    𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮

    𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮

    02023HD

    The film is about inspiration, reminding the power of collective action, the importance of preserving the heritage of Santa Ana, and the boundless...

    𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮
  • 2023
    Ofrandā

    Ofrandā

    Ofrandā

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    Ina, an introverted 11-year-old immigrant, finds herself captivated by Petra, a new classmate coming from the same country as her. Faced with the...

    Ofrandā
  • 1970
    The Dialogue

    The Dialogue

    The Dialogue

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    The journey of eight diverse youth in China confronting cultural differences. Crossing Borders - Widening Horizons - Building Bridges between Cultures

    The Dialogue
  • 2007
    The Invisible Nation

    The Invisible Nation

    The Invisible Nation

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    The Algonquin once lived in harmony with the vast territory they occupied. This balance was upset when the Europeans arrived in the 16th century....

    The Invisible Nation
  • 1957
    Ikebana

    Ikebana

    Ikebana

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    The history and art of ikebana, a centuries old Japanese art of flower arrangement and a look inside the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, where the...

    Ikebana
  • 2011
    Throat Song

    Throat Song

    Throat Song

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    In a small town in the Canadian Arctic, Ippik, a young Inuit woman, suffers in an abusive relationship. She starts to heal when she connects with...

    Throat Song
  • 2024
    Mea Culpa

    Mea Culpa

    Mea Culpa

    02024HD

    Lies and guilt are at the core of Patrick’s relationship with his mother Randa. Over the years, he has collected their audio messages and video...

    Mea Culpa
  • 2024
    Moving Water

    Moving Water

    Moving Water

    02024HD

    A young biracial woman, Mira, struggles to find her place and purpose amongst her family members as they grieve the death of her Baba (grandfather)....

    Moving Water
  • 2024
    THE ROOTS OF THE LEGS

    THE ROOTS OF THE LEGS

    THE ROOTS OF THE LEGS

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    Short Documentary about political conflicts faced by a rooted generation of football players in North Madras.

    THE ROOTS OF THE LEGS
  • 2024
    The Last Nomad

    The Last Nomad

    The Last Nomad

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    Greek Sarakatsani community members, a former group of nomadic animal breeders, share personal experiences and discuss the concept of identity today....

    The Last Nomad
  • 2024
    Nwa (Black)

    Nwa (Black)

    Nwa (Black)

    02024HD

    Nwa is a candid, emotional, coming-of-age film about Frantz, a first-generation Haitian-American boy, torn by the decision to get the haircut he...

    Nwa (Black)
  • 2021
    Who are we? Psychoanalysis of Ukrainians

    Who are we? Psychoanalysis of Ukrainians

    Who are we? Psychoanalysis of Ukrainians

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    Who are we? Psychoanalysis of Ukrainians
  • 2022
    Wabano: The Light of the Day

    Wabano: The Light of the Day

    Wabano: The Light of the Day

    02022HD

    Nestled at the heart of Canada’s national capital, the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health has been a haven for generations of Indigenous...

    Wabano: The Light of the Day
  • 2022
    Choque

    Choque

    Choque

    02022HD

    A young girl struggles with her cultural identity.

    Choque
  • 2023
    PosSession of the Spirit

    PosSession of the Spirit

    PosSession of the Spirit

    02023HD

    Filmmaker Herbert Alfonso and musician Glenn de Randamie travel to Ghana to do some research on polyrhythm and the West-African spirituality....

    PosSession of the Spirit
  • 2017
    In the Beginning was Water and Sky

    In the Beginning was Water and Sky

    In the Beginning was Water and Sky

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    A haunting and visually stunning fairytale that blends the horrors of fantasy and the real life historical events of colonization and Indian Boarding...

    In the Beginning was Water and Sky
  • 1997
    Sambal Belacan in San Francisco

    Sambal Belacan in San Francisco

    Sambal Belacan in San Francisco

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    “Sambal Belacan in San Francisco” is a documentary which revolves around three women from Singapore who move to San Francisco in the...

    Sambal Belacan in San Francisco
  • 1970
    Say My Name

    Say My Name

    Say My Name

    01970HD

    People from different ethnic backgrounds with "difficult" names by Western standards share their experience with moving through the world with an...

    Say My Name