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A Revolution of Love

Director Weyni Mengesha + Lucius Dechausay
Choreographer Esie Mensah
Canada 2020
5 minutes
english
A young black woman grapples with the histories of her ancestors and the present-day violence ravaging her community.

Synopsis

A young black woman grapples with the histories of her ancestors and the present-day violence ravaging her community. She begins to imagine what her future looks like through dance.

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A young black woman grapples with the histories of her ancestors and the present-day violence ravaging her community. She begins to imagine what her future looks like through dance.

Full credits

Section
Out of Competition
Director
Weyni Mengesha + Lucius Dechausay
Choreographer
Esie Mensah
Production countries
Canada
Production year
2020
Duration
5 minutes
Producer
Wayne Burns
Distribution
Toronto History Museums
Website
http://www.esiemensah.com

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