Join us for an unforgettable evening of cinematic storytelling with feature film A Mother Apart and short Wes “Maestro” Williams: Wes to the East – Forward Movin’. Following the screening is a Q&A with some of the filmmakers.
Presented in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada.
FEATURE: A Mother Apart
Directed by: Laurie Townshend | Written by: Laurie Townshend & Alison Duke
2024 | 88min | English with closed captions
How do you raise a child when your own mother abandoned you? An emotionally sweeping tale of healing and forgiveness A Mother Apart accompanies powerhouse Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin as she reimagines the essential art of mothering after being abandoned by her own mother.
SHORT: Wes “Maestro” Williams: Wes to the East – Forward Movin’
Written & Directed by: Gilles Doiron | Featuring: Wes “Maestro” Williams
2024 | 3 min | English with closed captions
“Don’t make records make history.” A true trailblazer Wes “Maestro” Williams was the first Canadian rapper to break into the mainstream. In this snapshot portrait Wes to the East- Forward Movin’ Williams takes us through his career as a recording artist actor author and motivational speaker. This career has always tirelessly looked ahead to shatter barriers for the next generation.
KUUMBA30 is presented by TD Bank Group through the Bank’s Corporate Citizenship platform the TD Ready Commitment.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Canada
