Africville: Can't Stop Now
“Out of Struggle Comes Strength”
Synopsis
Located on the northern shore of Bedford Basin, Africville was home to the many African-Canadian families who lived there for generations. In the 1960s, the city of Halifax expropriated Africville and residents were forced to leave their homes and businesses behind. Today, former residents of Africville are fighting for reparations and an official apology.
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- Director
- Juanita Peters
- Screenplay & Story
- Juanita Peters
- Original Title
- Africville: Can't Stop Now
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- CBC, Africville Productions, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juanita Peters
Juanita Peters
Juanita Peters, Marty Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Juanita Peters
Director
Juanita Peters
Writer
Juanita Peters
Producer
Marty Williams
Producer
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What is Africville: Can't Stop Now about?
Located on the northern shore of Bedford Basin, Africville was home to the many African-Canadian families who lived there for generations. In the 1960s, the city of Halifax expropriated Africville and residents were forced to leave their homes and businesses behind. Today, former residents of Africville are fighting for reparations and an official apology.
Who directed Africville: Can't Stop Now?
Africville: Can't Stop Now was directed by Juanita Peters.
Who stars in Africville: Can't Stop Now?
The principal cast of Africville: Can't Stop Now includes Eddie Carvery, Irvine Carvery, Nelson Carvery.
When was Africville: Can't Stop Now released and how long is it?
Africville: Can't Stop Now was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 44m.