DearJackieFilm
@dearjackiefilm
Baseball legend Jackie Robinson’s time in Montreal is a pretext to tell the story of ordinary citizens of Little Burgundy, the city's first Black community.
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02-09-2021 19:39:23
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For Viola is growing up and making friends.🥹 We're thrilled to partner with MUBI Canada on another dynamite pairing: Henri Pardo's DEAR JACKIE + sharine taylor's TAWALLAH ABROAD! Also thrilled to have angelyn francis hosting! *Free* tickets + details via: hotdocs.ca/whats-on/films…
"Although Black Montrealers did not have segregated schools, back-of-the-bus enforcement or counters for drink and food, they still felt the occasional sting as establishments were legally permitted to racially discriminate." DearJackieFilm cbc.ca/1.6509991
Tap dance pioneer Ethel Bruneau is being recognized by Gala Dynastie for contributing to the growth and promotion of culture while passing on a legacy to future generations. Get a glimpse of her journey and legacy in Dear Jackie, available free on CBC Gem: gem.cbc.ca/media/dear-jac…
So proud to share that DEAR JACKIE is nominated for 3 Canadian Screen Awards! 🙌🏾 💫Donald Brittain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary Program 💫Best Sound, Documentary or Factual 💫Best Original Music, Documentary The Canadian Academy Catbird Productions CBC Docs Cinema Politica
Congratulations DearJackieFilm! #DearJackie was part of DOXA 2022's "Rated Y for Youth" program 🎉
Congratulations to DearJackieFilm, which screened at the 2022 Reelworld Film Festival, on its 3 #CdnScreenAwards nominations! cc The Canadian Academy
'DEAR JACKIE' a cinematic letter to Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball’s colour barrier on this day in 1947 after a stint with the minor-league Montreal Royals #Jackie42 Watch DearJackieFilm on CBC Gem CBC Docs Jackie Robinson Foundation ➡️ gem.cbc.ca/dear-jackie