Festa - Hamilton
Synopsis
By the late 1960's, people living in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with a direct connection to Racalmuto, Sicily, outnumbered the total population of Racalmuto. Since 1990, The Fratellanza Racalmutese Club of Hamilton celebrate Festa Maria SS. Del Monte, mirroring the festival held annually in Racalmuto for over 500 years. Filmed over three days in June 2018, Filmmaker Terrance Odette, with a camera, microphone and life-long fascination for culturally significant parades and ceremonies, captures a people’s commitment to community, rain or shine. Through food, play, and religious ceremony the film celebrates the value of cultural performance within the fabric of Canada’s multiculturalism.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terrance Odette
- Original Title
- Festa - Hamilton
- Release Date
- 04/12/2021
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terrance Odette
Department Leadership Roster
Terrance Odette
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Festa - Hamilton about?
By the late 1960's, people living in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with a direct connection to Racalmuto, Sicily, outnumbered the total population of Racalmuto. Since 1990, The Fratellanza Racalmutese Club of Hamilton celebrate Festa Maria SS. Del Monte, mirroring the festival held annually in Racalmuto for over 500 years. Filmed over three days in June 2018, Filmmaker Terrance Odette, with a camera, microphone and life-long fascination for culturally significant parades and ceremonies, captures a people’s commitment to community, rain or shine. Through food, play, and religious ceremony the film celebrates the value of cultural performance within the fabric of Canada’s multiculturalism.
Who directed Festa - Hamilton?
Festa - Hamilton was directed by Terrance Odette.
Who stars in Festa - Hamilton?
The principal cast of Festa - Hamilton includes Not specified.
When was Festa - Hamilton released and how long is it?
Festa - Hamilton was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.