Family is the underlying thread in this collection of short films. From reflections of Bill Reid’s granddaughter to the closing of a family restaurant in Campbell River, as well as issues of gender identity, caregiving and immigration in the time of COVID-19, these five stories explore plural meanings of home, family and legacy.
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In Sheona McDonald’s gorgeous film, a mother and child in Yellowknife navigate the complexities of gender identity. Capturing the duo’s journey to acceptance, authenticity and allyship, Into Light ultimately asks, “When a child reveals who they truly are on the inside, how does a parent set aside their own expectations to help them become their most authentic self?”
- Year2020
- Runtime19 minutes
- CountryCanada
- PremiereBritish Columbia
- DirectorSheona McDonald
- ProducerTeri Snelgrove
- Executive ProducerShirley Vercruysse
- EditorJocelyne Chaput
- Sound DesignEva Madden
Family is the underlying thread in this collection of short films. From reflections of Bill Reid’s granddaughter to the closing of a family restaurant in Campbell River, as well as issues of gender identity, caregiving and immigration in the time of COVID-19, these five stories explore plural meanings of home, family and legacy.
Media Partner
In Sheona McDonald’s gorgeous film, a mother and child in Yellowknife navigate the complexities of gender identity. Capturing the duo’s journey to acceptance, authenticity and allyship, Into Light ultimately asks, “When a child reveals who they truly are on the inside, how does a parent set aside their own expectations to help them become their most authentic self?”
- Year2020
- Runtime19 minutes
- CountryCanada
- PremiereBritish Columbia
- DirectorSheona McDonald
- ProducerTeri Snelgrove
- Executive ProducerShirley Vercruysse
- EditorJocelyne Chaput
- Sound DesignEva Madden