SCHOOL PROGRAM – For Group Rates CLICK HERE
The real-life characters in this collection of short films are self-possessed and in charge. In one film, a son reflects on the importance of connect to important external supports on a daily basis. In another filmi, talented piano prodigy Oscar becomes a world-famous artist - but at a personal cost. In the last film, Josh Crooks is a young, gifted African-Canadian hockey player in an overwhelmingly white sport. In its intimate story of inter-generational identity, "Ice Breakers" reveals the buried history of how Black athletes helped pioneer modern hockey, as Crooks discovers that his passion is tied to a remarkable heritage.
Shorts Program Duration: 53 minutes
Grades: 9-12
Themes: Identity, perseverance, self-reflection, leadership, following long-term personal and career goals, passing on knowledge and heritage.
Language: This program is presented in English, Nonverbal, Dutch, and French with English subtitles
Geoblocking Notice: Due to virtual screening restrictions, FACETS Virtual Field Trips are only accessible to those viewing in the Chicagoland area in Illinois, and portions of Northwest Indiana and Southeast Wisconsin.
OSCAR (Short Film)
Synopsis: From the young prodigy’s beginnings in local clubs to his triumphs at Carnegie Hall and on the international stage alongside the biggest stars of his time, "Oscar" explores the profound solitude of an artist constantly on tour, and the difficulty in reconciling his professional success with his role as husband and father. Set to the tunes of Peterson’s sometimes catchy, sometimes melancholy-tinged compositions, the film alternates between animated sequences and footage of radio and video interviews to tell a heartfelt story about a life in jazz.
Program Type: School Program - For Group Rates CLICK HERE
Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.
- Year2016
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- DirectorMarie-Josée Saint-Pierre
SCHOOL PROGRAM – For Group Rates CLICK HERE
The real-life characters in this collection of short films are self-possessed and in charge. In one film, a son reflects on the importance of connect to important external supports on a daily basis. In another filmi, talented piano prodigy Oscar becomes a world-famous artist - but at a personal cost. In the last film, Josh Crooks is a young, gifted African-Canadian hockey player in an overwhelmingly white sport. In its intimate story of inter-generational identity, "Ice Breakers" reveals the buried history of how Black athletes helped pioneer modern hockey, as Crooks discovers that his passion is tied to a remarkable heritage.
Shorts Program Duration: 53 minutes
Grades: 9-12
Themes: Identity, perseverance, self-reflection, leadership, following long-term personal and career goals, passing on knowledge and heritage.
Language: This program is presented in English, Nonverbal, Dutch, and French with English subtitles
Geoblocking Notice: Due to virtual screening restrictions, FACETS Virtual Field Trips are only accessible to those viewing in the Chicagoland area in Illinois, and portions of Northwest Indiana and Southeast Wisconsin.
OSCAR (Short Film)
Synopsis: From the young prodigy’s beginnings in local clubs to his triumphs at Carnegie Hall and on the international stage alongside the biggest stars of his time, "Oscar" explores the profound solitude of an artist constantly on tour, and the difficulty in reconciling his professional success with his role as husband and father. Set to the tunes of Peterson’s sometimes catchy, sometimes melancholy-tinged compositions, the film alternates between animated sequences and footage of radio and video interviews to tell a heartfelt story about a life in jazz.
Program Type: School Program - For Group Rates CLICK HERE
Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.
- Year2016
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- DirectorMarie-Josée Saint-Pierre