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
Journeys to Adäka takes us into carving sheds, kitchens and community halls where artists and their families are reconnecting with their ancestors, healing, and moving personal mountains to each find their inner light and strength. This one-hour documentary follows seven … Continue reading Journeys to Adäka with Asinabka Festival 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
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
One World Arts and the One World Film Festival are delighted to be partnering with the Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival to co-present two thought-provoking and compelling documentaries – BEE NATION and ALL OUR FATHER’S RELATIONS – at their … Continue reading Bee Nation & All Our Father’s Relations at Asinabka Festival with One World Film
Democrats is a film about the creation of a new constitution in Zimbabwe. In the wake of Robert Mugabe’s contentious 2008 presidential win, Zimbabwe convened a bipartisan constitutional committee in an effort to transition the country away from its corrupt … Continue reading Q and A with Camilla Nielsson Director of Democrats
Written by Jessica Ruano Last week, I was treated to a personal tour of the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health (photo gallery below). It was my first time visiting the Centre and it was a revelation. The centre’s Director of Development Melissa … Continue reading My first time visiting the Wabano Centre