CLiFF 2020

National Association of Japanese Canadians - Package D & E

Expired December 1, 2020 4:00 AM
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15 films in package
The Twins
With a twist of fate, things change and forever changes the dynamics of this traditional family.
The Hotline
Trapped working a dead-end job, Erika fears there is no light at the end of the tunnel, until her environment puts her mental fragility to the test.
Birth of A Union
This film chronicles the historic effort to organize low wage workers in North Carolina, where it is illegal for any State agency to agree to a Union contract.
Animal Calling
While Dr. VanRooy quietly prepares for her day, she reflects on the mental health crisis currently impacting the field of animal care—revealing the emotional and psychological challenges faced by those dedicating their lives to veterinary medicine.
Gathering Circle
A short documentary about the Indigenous architects and collaborators behind the new Indigenous public space built in Collingwood, Canada.
Aguan-Sun Behind the Horizon
Ms. Rahela Begum tells her story of breaking traditional gender roles by becoming a female rickshaw-puller. The concept of a woman doing such a job had been unheard of before she hit the road three years ago.
Serok
Children are the most vulnerable group in society, who are exposed to the disasters, pressures and problems of life – caused by their elders.
KAR
Mohammad has worked in Canada as a pizza delivery man, a driving instructor, and a taxi driver. A weekend drive with his daughter prompts reflection on cars, labour, and family.
SERF
A little robot that works in a huge factory. He is stuck there working in the same routine every day until the day that he discovers the world outside...
Filadelphia
In a wooden shed on the east side of São Paulo, 16 women work sorting recycling material in Filadelphia Cooperative. A subject inevitably comes up: why do men give up so early to work in the cooperative?
Forty Thousand a Month
Indu, asks her father - who has a very hectic job - to take her to a movie one day. What happens next forms this short film.
The Call
Pablo works in Berlin, Elena in Los Angeles, and Alicia in Paris. They left behind that call that made them suffer too much. Today the call returns...
The Night of the Sand
This documentary tells the story of silicosis patients who became sick with the disease from their work in jean sandblasting.
Trap Fishing
Get up close and personal with one of the last remaining trap fishing families in Rhode Island.
When Asians Audition
A short comedy sketch of what happens when Asians audition for acting roles.
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This documentary tells the story of silicosis patients who became sick with the disease from their work in jean sandblasting. After remaining silent for 10 years, their current situation as well as the poor working conditions that led to their conditions are brought to audiences in this surprising film.


The struggle of sandblasting workers started with the death of Kenan Temiz in 2004 from silicosis. Sandblasting workshops in Turkey were closed and other sufferers were retired due to disability. It’s not known how many workers were working in jean sandblasting, but their sicknesses and deaths due to silicosis continue.

  • Year
    2018
  • Runtime
    24 minutes
  • Language
    Kurdish, Turkish
  • Country
    Turkey
  • Director
    Ali Ergül
  • Screenwriter
    Not Listed
  • Producer
    Ali Ergül
  • Cast
    Not Listed
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