Forró

Embark on a cinematic journey with producer Maya Annik Bedward as we delve into the film "Patty vs. Patty”, "The Foreigner", "The Haircut" and "Why We Fight" directed by Chris Strikes. Following the screening, join us for an engaging discussion with Maya.

February 7:

With a delightful musical concert featuring Aline Morales and Lauren Barnett

"Patty vs. Patty" is the story of Toronto's bizarre 1985 "patty wars," when Jamaican-Canadian bakers went head-to-head with the federal government over the name of their beloved beef patty.

February 14:

With guest artist Junior Dias

“The Foreigner”: When a young recluse uncovers a tropical underground party, he embarks on a journey to shed his timid ways. A poetic portrait of Toronto's Brazilian folk scene, “The Foreigner” is a short film about the magical worlds hidden behind our city walls.

“The Haircut”: A short documentary about Marvin Bedward, a 65-year old business executive who refuses to cut his hair. Traumatized by the white barbers who ruined his Afro when he was a child, Marvin sees his long hair as an act of resistance to authority, mainstream culture and his wife.

February 21:

With guest artist Gerdson Dias Alves, who is also the main subject of “Why We Fight”

“Why we fight”: A couple finds strength in Capoeira as they raise their son with a life-threatening condition. A portrait of family and fun, and the day to day challenges of keeping a family together.