Over 20 years ago, Attiya Khan was in an abusive relationship with her then-boyfriend Steve. Today, she’s a prominent feminist who has worked for women’s shelters across the U.S. and Canada. Khan and co-director Lawrence Jackman teamed up to create … Continue reading A Better Man Doc and Talk | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Event | December 2
As you may have already heard, the One World Film Festival is at a new venue this year: Saint Paul University! This being our first year holding the festival there, we wanted to share some tips to make your festival … Continue reading Parking, Accessibility and Getting to OWFF 2017 at Saint Paul University: Tips for Festival Goers
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 on June 7, 2017 at 6:30PM at the ByTowne Cinema (325 Rideau St.) in Ottawa for a special one-night-only screening of TICKLING GIANTS – a timely, funny, outstanding and must-see documentary following the story of Egyptian … Continue reading TICKLING GIANTS Doc & Talk | One World Arts Fundraiser | June 7 at ByTowne Cinema
One World Arts invites you to join us for Ottawa in the World … of Documentaries, a special series of screenings of Canadian documentaries that explore the changing landscape and diversity of the city of Ottawa and the national capital … Continue reading Ottawa in the World of Documentaries | April 23, May 6 and May 20
Join One World Arts for a special one-night-only screening of the breathtaking and award winning Canadian documentary KONELĪNE: Our Land Beautiful at the ByTowne Cinema (325 Rideau St.) in Ottawa on February 22nd, 2017 at 6:45PM. The screening will be … Continue reading KONELĪNE: Our Land Beautiful Ottawa Premiere and Benefit for One World Arts | February 22
After Spring makes its Canadian Premiere September 30th at the 27th annual One World Film Festival. This compelling documentary, executive produced by Jon Stewart (former host of The Daily Show), had its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in … Continue reading Canadian Premiere of Acclaimed New Documentary on Syrian Refugees, Executive Produced by Jon Stewart
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