The Confucius Institute (CI) initiative is a multi-billion dollar Chinese language program found in over 1,500 universities and schools across the world. As new Institutes open at a rate of one every week or two, a global controversy grows at … Continue reading Doc + Talk on the Confucius Institute with Director Doris Liu 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
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
The One World Film Festival is back this fall to present its 28th year of thought-provoking documentaries and discussions on global issues. Mark your calendars and join One World Arts from September 28 to October 1 at Saint Paul University … Continue reading Save the Dates! The 28th Annual OWFF takes place September 28 to October 1, 2017
Join One World Arts for our final day of programming for the 27th Annual One World Film Festival on Sunday, October 1st from 11:00AM to 4PM at Club SAW (67 Nicholas St.), featuring Canadian documentaries Nallua and Searching for Dragons. … Continue reading Sunday Oct 2: Personal Pilgrimages and the Search for Truth | October 2 at OWFF 2016
One World Arts partners with Inter Pares for a special presentation of the documentary Migrant Dreams and a panel discussion on justice for migrant workers, with director Min Sook Lee, Chris Ramsaroop (Justicia for Migrant Workers) and migrant workers, on … Continue reading Saturday Oct 1 (Afternoon): Justice for Migrant Workers in Canada and Dominicans of Haitian Ancestry at OWFF 2016
Ottawa’s annual One World Film Festival is back, September 29th to October 2nd, with a program featuring 16 thought-provoking Canadian and international documentaries, 7 talks, and other engaging activities that will inspire you to learn more take action on human … Continue reading OWFF is back this week with 4 days of Docs & Talks on Global Issues | Sept 29 to Oct 2 in Ottawa
Join One World Arts for the final program of the 27th Annual One World Film Festival on Sunday, October 1st from 1:30PM to 4PM at Club SAW (67 Nicholas St.) for the Ottawa premiere of Searching for Dragons and a … Continue reading Searching for Dragons Ottawa Premiere and Master Class with Dan Gainsford | October 2nd at OWFF 2016
The 27th Annual One World Film Festival is back this September with a program packed with a range of thought-provoking Canadian and international documentaries, panel discussions, and Q&As with filmmakers that will inspire audiences to learn more take action on … Continue reading OWFF 2016 highlights the Syrian refugee crisis, indigenous rights, justice for migrant workers, struggles for equality, democratic participation and more