Charles Daniels entered a Calgary theatre with a paid ticket in 1914. However, he was denied entry to his seat, solely because he was a Black. KICKIN’ UP A FUSS: THE CHARLES DANIELS STORY brings insight to this little-known local civil rights story. With actual images of the transcripts from the court case and interviews in the theatre today, Daniels reminds us that history is full of forgotten heroes. Directed by local author, playwright, and filmmaker Cheryl Foggo, this film will play with her feature documentary film JOHN WARE RECLAIMED.

KICKIN' UP A FUSS: THE CHARLES DANIELS STORY

In 1914, Charles Daniels entered a Calgary theatre with a paid ticket, but was denied his seat because he was Black. This is...

JOHN WARE RECLAIMED follows Filmmaker Cheryl Foggo on her quest to uncover the complex story of John Ware, a Black cowboy who settled in Alberta during the ranching industry’s early years. As she endeavours to dig past the racist myths and mistellings surrounding Ware, she recalls her childhood in Calgary, her own experiences of racism, and her family’s history as part of the 1910 migration to western Canada to escape violence in the southern United States. Foggo’s archival, genealogical, and archaeological search, and her creative reimagining of John Ware’s life, reveal who this iconic figure might have been, and what his legacy means. Ware is played by Fred Whitfield, one of the few professional Black cowboys on today’s rodeo circuit. Music also plays an important role in the film, with contributions from Foggo’s own daughter and celebrated poet, Kris Demeanor. Rated G: For material that is unlikely to disturb most viewers

JOHN WARE RECLAIMED

Filmmaker Cheryl Foggo shines a light on the underwritten history of Alberta’s Black pioneers and the remarkable life of John Ware.

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