Grappling with the effects of colonialism and imperialism involves confronting the complex legacy of historical domination, which often includes cultural displacement, economic exploitation, and social inequality. The struggle to reclaim and redefine cultural identity becomes paramount in these documentary and narrative films as individuals and communities work to reconnect with their heritage and find their own place in the world.

POINTS OF ORIGIN follows artists and culture bearers from the Philippines and the Filipinx diaspora as they unearth hidden stories and liberate the spirits of their ancestors from the storage vaults of an American museum.

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Points of Origin

POINTS OF ORIGIN follows artists and culture bearers from the Philippines and the Filipinx diaspora as they unearth hidden stories and liberate the spirits of their ancestors from the storage vaults of an American museum.

"Stay Awhile" follows Isiah, a young Indigenous person from Oxford House First Nation, as he adapts to urban life in Winnipeg, MB. Amidst feeling misplaced and isolated, his encounters range from misunderstandings to poignant moments of loneliness. His narrative brightens when he befriends Peyton, a fellow native student, offering him a new sense of connection. This film, crafted by a 100% Indigenous cast and crew, originates from the Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective's Skodoodsiden Project. It vividly captures the essence of cultural adaptation and belonging, providing an authentic portrayal of Indigenous urban life.

Stay Awhile

This film, crafted by a 100% Indigenous cast and crew, originates from the Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective's Skodoodsiden Project. It vividly captures the essence of cultural adaptation and belonging, providing an authentic portrayal of Indigenous urban life.

Just a young boy finding his path... in the best possible shoes. Shoes is a simple story, with global ambition. A story about Munidi, a young boy from a village somewhere in Africa. Munidi isn‚Äôt happy with his image and so he sets about transforming his life. Among other Westernised ideals, Munidi looks to his screen idols of the Western world for inspiration. But who can help him realise his Big Life Ambitions? Bond... James Bond, that's who! Munidi's transformation begins as seeks out the finer things and steps into a new life and a new pair of shoes. Meet the fresh and improved Munidi who is 100% ready to fulfil his dreams, when a series of everyday encounters make him realise that the things he idolises, aren't quite what he thought they would be? This is the story of how one young boy's real transformation comes with understanding who he is and what is important to him.

Shoes

Just a young boy finding his path… in the best possible shoes.

Returning to Paris, his birthplace, a man (Riz Ahmed) moves through the memories of his past and surreal fragments of the present, searching to connect with his estranged father. On his journey, he meets a French Algerian woman (Souheila Yacoub) who welcomes him into her world. As intimacy grows, he is confronted with his shames and fears while exploring his lost Arab identity... Behind Paris is Algiers.

English, French

Dammi

Returning to Paris, his birthplace, a man (Riz Ahmed) moves through the memories of his past and surreal fragments of the present, searching to connect with his estranged father.

Longing to Belong

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