Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms gets six fresh perspectives with In the Name of All Canadians, a compilation of short documentaries commissioned by Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. From Indigenous rights to the controversial ‘notwithstanding clause,’ participating filmmakers … Continue reading In the Name of All Canadians with Hot Docs and HRREC at OWFF 2017
In ABU, gay-identifying Pakistani-Muslim filmmaker Arshad Khan examines his relationship with his devout Muslim father in a courageous exploration of family, migration, love and religion, from Lahore to Mississauga. Through a tapestry of narratives composed of family footage, observation, and … Continue reading Ontario Premiere of ABU + Q&A with Director Arshad Khan | Sept 30 at OWFF 2017
Hot Docs meets #OttDocs at the 28th Annual One World Film Festival – OWFF 2017 on October 1. Join One World Arts for two special one-night-only screenings of Canadian documentaries from the 2017 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival lineup: … Continue reading Hot Docs at OWFF 2017: Let There Be Light and Shiners | October 1
From a historic genocide trial to the overthrow of a president, 500 YEARS tells a sweeping story of recent mounting resistance played out in Guatemala, through the actions and perspectives of the majority indigenous Mayan population, who now stand poised … Continue reading 500 YEARS: Life in Resistance | Screening and Director Q&A | September 29 at OWFF 2017
As we launch our 28th annual edition of the One World Film Festival, One World Arts is the grateful recipient of the support of the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ottawa Centre MP and Minister of the Environment and … Continue reading Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Mayor of Ottawa, and Canadian Prime Minister Welcome Festival Goers to OWFF 2017
“If there’s anything I want audiences to take away from this film is that we have the ability to go out into the world and fearlessly change it. The people in my film are examples of everyday role models. Some … Continue reading The Sunrise Storyteller | 5 Questions with Kasha Sequoia Slavner | OWFF and Cuso International October 1
Volunteers play a major role in making sure that the One World Film Festival (OWFF) happens every year. Join our team of enthusiastic, smart, and fun volunteers this year! Now in its 28th year, the One World Film Festival showcases … Continue reading Volunteer with the 2017 One World Film Festival | September 28-October 1 in Ottawa
Monica Virtue‘s short documentary Freedom Drum returns to the big screen in Ottawa for a special 10th anniversary screening with Amnesty International Canada on the opening night of the 28th Annual One World Film Festival on September 28th at Saint … Continue reading 10th Anniversary Screening of Freedom Drum with Amnesty International Canada | September 28 at OWFF 2017
Directed and produced by Michael Premo, Water Warriors tells the successful story of a diverse community coming together to protect their most precious resource, water. New Brunswick, Canada’s province most well known for its forestry, fishing and farming industries, was … Continue reading Water Warriors | Michael Premo | OWFF and Inter Pares September 28