Documentary Screening: Well Rounded

Presented in collaboration with the Massimadi Festival, Well Rounded, is a documentary by Shana Myara. The screening will be preceded by the short film Body Politics by Aisha Fairclough.

Well Rounded

Well Rounded starts from the understanding that being fat is ok. Blending gorgeous interviews with dreamy animation, director Shana Myara assembles personal stories from a diverse, captivating cast whose horrors, triumphs and commitment to dreaming large offer big inspiration — especially for those of us who don’t often see our BIPOC, LGB2TQ+, disabled and/or fat selves celebrated on screen.

Well Rounded, Canada, 2020, 61 min, Shana Myara. In English with French subtitles.

Body Politics

In a world preoccupied with body image, Dr. Jill Andrew, educator, activist and eccentric cat-lady turned politician, leads her fight for body justice, human rights, representation, access and equity in the legislature. Body Politics is a story in development for 40 years told through the eyes of her directing partner… Don’t blink!

Body Politics, Canada, 2021, 9 min, Aisha Fairclough. In English with French subtitles.

Information

Free screenings, in English with French subtitles, presented on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Duration: 70 minutes
Location: J. Armand Bombardier Theatre at the McCord Museum
Limited seating, reservation required.
Billetterie Weezevent

Massimadi Festival

Every February since 2009, as part of Black History Month, Massimadi presents films, documentaries, and web-series on LGBTQ+ themes that highlight members of Black communities.

Massimadi is a space where artists and activists address issues affecting Black communities in round tables and public discussions. The festival is also a platform to introduce local artistic talent and share Afro LGBTQ+ culture through the arts.
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