Being Black in Toronto facts for kids
Being Black in Toronto is a special Canadian TV series. It came out in 2020 on CBC Gem, which is like a streaming service for videos. This series shows six short films made by new Black Canadian filmmakers. These filmmakers are from Toronto, and they got help and advice from Fabienne Colas's Being Black in Canada foundation.
What is "Being Black in Toronto"?
Being Black in Toronto is a collection of short films. These films are documentaries, which means they tell real stories. The series was shown in 2020. It gave a platform to young Black filmmakers. They shared their unique experiences and views.
Who Made the Films?
Six talented filmmakers created the short films in the series. They were mentored, which means they received guidance and support. This help came from Fabienne Colas's Being Black in Canada foundation. The films and their directors were:
- Omolola Ajao's "YYZ"
- Valerie Amponsah's "Joseph, Margaret & I"
- Yasmin Evering-Kerr's "The Onyx Butterfly"
- Sharine Taylor's "Tallawah Abroad"
- Adrian Wallace's "Black Sun"
- Yvano Wickham-Edwards's "#BLACK"
After these films, four more short films were made. These new films were by filmmakers from Halifax. They were shown under the title Being Black in Halifax.
What Awards Did They Win?
The filmmakers of Being Black in Toronto received a big honor. They won a Canadian Screen Award in 2021. This award was for Best Direction in a Documentary Series. It was given at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards. This award shows how important and well-made their films were.
