Welcome to Africville
Synopsis
Welcome to Africville gives voice to what may have been marginalized members of an Afro-Canadian community in 1969. It's intention is to be a catalyst to thought and reflection about the lives and struggles of people from that community whose stories still go untold. It is the fictional account of a family. We listen to the stories of three generations of women and their friend Julius on the day their community is to be destroyed by the municipal government of Halifax. This story is a portrait of four individuals coping with universal uncertainties and insecurities.
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- Director
- Dana Inkster
- Original Score
- Meshell Ndegeocello
- Original Title
- Welcome to Africville
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dana Inkster
Meshell Ndegeocello
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Dana Inkster
Director
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What is Welcome to Africville about?
Welcome to Africville gives voice to what may have been marginalized members of an Afro-Canadian community in 1969. It's intention is to be a catalyst to thought and reflection about the lives and struggles of people from that community whose stories still go untold. It is the fictional account of a family. We listen to the stories of three generations of women and their friend Julius on the day their community is to be destroyed by the municipal government of Halifax. This story is a portrait of four individuals coping with universal uncertainties and insecurities.
Who directed Welcome to Africville?
Welcome to Africville was directed by Dana Inkster.
Who stars in Welcome to Africville?
The principal cast of Welcome to Africville includes Alexander Chapman, Kathy Imre, Amanda Strawn, Nunya Beckley, Karen Smith.
When was Welcome to Africville released and how long is it?
Welcome to Africville was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Welcome to Africville?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Welcome to Africville was composed by Meshell Ndegeocello.