Filmmaker, Co-founder of the Racial Equity Media Collective @RE_MCorg, posts reflect my views only
Toronto, Canada
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Jamaica. Toronto. The History of Reggae Music
Trailer drop for the @onf_nfb doc series SOUNDS & PRESSURE: REGGAE IN A FOREIGN LAND, coming to NFB.ca and Smart TV apps for free as of August 23! Learn more at the link in bio. nfb.ca/series/sounds-pressur…
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"A litany of institutional failures" - @RE_MCorg: Over 550 members of Canada’s doc community have signed an open letter to executives at the @CBC requesting that the public broadcaster address allegations of Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism. povmagazine.com/canadas-docu…
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.@HotDocs is consistently a fantastic showcase for features and shorts directed by women. #HotDocs23 was no exception with world premieres from @sherien, Rama Rau, @MeganWennberg and screenings from many, many others. Read my rundown for @AWFJ: awfj.org/blog/2023/05/12/hot…
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Director @Sherien Barsoum stopped by @CTVNews' This Hour With Angie Seth (@kateygoalie) to talk about #Cynara's premiere at @HotDocs! Watch the interview: ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2680…
Today is the final day you can stream the film a #HotDocs23: hotdocs.ca/whats-on/hot-docs…
No film comes to life without key collaborators who carefully take what is dear to your heart and make it close to theirs. Such is the work of @kenyajade
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Toronto filmmaker @sherien’s gut-wrenching documentary 'Cynara', premiering at @HotDocs, shares an in-depth look at the heartbreaking and difficult story of a mother accused of killing her daughter.
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Director @sherien Barsoum tells us about her #HotDocs23 documentary CYNARA and shares her mixed feeling about the release of the film.
Find out more about the film: ow.ly/LNTz50NSPa6
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#oncreates supported documentary CYNARA is an investigative drama from @sherien detailing the murder conviction of a mother to uncover the truth. World premiere at @HotDocs festival on Sunday, April 30.
Details here to purchase #HotDocs23 tickets: hotdocs.ca/whats-on/hot-docs…
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Premiering at HotDocs April 30th!
The gripping investigative documentary CYNARA directed by Sherien Barsoum and scored by Core Composer Ben Fox.
A harrowing case of wrongful conviction that puts Canada’s justice system on trial!
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#HotDocs23: What did "Cynara" director @sherien Barsoum say was her most invaluable piece of gear while shooting her film? Get the answer — and more — in our "Qs à la mode" with @hotdocs filmmakers! (moviepie.com/hot-docs-2023-q…)
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Premiering this week at @HotDocs, @sherien's #Cynara examines a Toronto true crime story, a broken system, and a community's fight for justice. @SmallMind has the story in our latest issue. #HotDocs23 povmagazine.com/cynara-puts-…
One time for funders who make space for stories and voices that haven’t often had a seat at the table.
#oncreates is proud to have supported these films and docu-series screening at this year’s @HotDocs Festival.
Get your #HotDocs23 tickets for in-person or virtual screenings:
COVEN – hotdocs.ca/whats-on/hot-docs…
CYNARA – hotdocs.ca/whats-on/hot-docs…
WITNESS – hotdocs.ca/whats-on/hot-docs…
Tickets still avail @HotDocs for the premiere!
"Making this film was a crash course in Canadian criminal law. What I discovered were multiple failings in that system that have created astounding craters for vulnerable people to fall into.” - @Sherien, CYNARA, #HotDocs23
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Excited to take part in this @DGCTalent @OntarioDGC Panel next Sunday w/ @AsiaYoungman @katjaymefilms @HsiungTiffany @thesmallaxx @sherien ✨ I'll be talking about my latest short WITNESS (@scarbpics) which is part of @HotDocs #hotdocs23 Join us it's FREE!!
On Sunday, April 30, join @DGCTalent all afternoon for fascinating conversations with some of the most interesting filmmakers at #HotDocs23!
One Day. One Place. Food and drink. Free for all.
Register now at forms.gle/NEY4ZkM3QbAVWbBv6
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Our doc crew was small but mighty! Meet 3 of our key team behind the scenes of #Cynara: @ChristianBielz - our cinematographer, Dave Draper - our sound operator; and Dina Attalla - our first assistant camera. Photo Credit (Christian and Dina): @kenyajade.
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After being misrepresented for years, the Ali family had good reason to mistrust storytellers, but they invited @sherien Barsoum into their lives, an honour she didn't take lightly. Join us on April 30 or May 4 @HotDocs for #Cynara: hotdocs.ca/.../hot-docs-fest…
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A loving family under scrutiny. Tix for CYNARA at @hotdocs_ go on sale today - hotdocs.ca/whats-on/hot-docs…
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The film, helmed by award-winning director @sherien, puts Canada’s justice system on trial as a defence team challenges a mother’s murder conviction for the death of her disabled child. Watch the first trailer now:
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Great to see @PlaybackOnline (via @VictoriaAhearn) calling out all the great Canadian content set for #HotDocs23, including our own #Cynara (directed by @sherien) and #TheManWhoStoleEinsteinsBrain (directed by @shephardm)!
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