Movie Screenings
The Jane's Walk Toronto Festival is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada, enriching our festival experience with the power of cinema. Together, we're curating a selection of films that amplify diverse voices within our communities. Through this partnership, we aim to showcase compelling narratives that resonate with the ethos of Jane's Walk – celebrating the intricacies and vibrancy of urban life. These films will not only serve as a lens through which to explore our cities but also as a platform for underrepresented perspectives to shine.
TRUE NORTH: INSIDE THE RISE OF TORONTO BASKETBALL
2019 FEATURE: 1 h 29 min
On the heels of the Toronto Raptors’ historic NBA Championship and the record-setting number of Canadian draft picks, the Toronto hoop dream is more alive than ever. In this feature-length doc, director Ryan Sidhoo shines the spotlight on 12-year-old Elijah Fisher, 15-year-old Keone Davis and 18-year-old Cordell Veira as they navigate today’s youth basketball machine in pursuit of their own NBA dreams.
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE HIGHRISE, PART FOUR: HOME
2013 SHORT: 4 min
In the final installment, "Home" consists of images from New York Times readers, who submitted personal pictures of their lives in high-rises from around the world. Montreal musician Patrick Watson wrote the music for the film.
FULL CIRCLE
2018 SHORT 8 min
Since its inception in 1976, Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre has been a place in which the urban Indigenous community could feel safe, learn and grow. Council Fire uses cultural teachings and creates space to restore Indigenous identity, especially for its youth. At the core of Council Fire’s history and teachings is the drum, which they refer to as “our mother.” In Full Circle, we get to know the members of the Toronto Council Fire Youth Program as they embark on new journeys. We meet a drum group that lays down tracks at a professional recording studio and a group of young dancers who showcase their moves at a dance studio.
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