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A Mother Apart

Laurie Townshend
2024 | 1 h 29 min
An emotionally sweeping tale of healing and forgiveness, A Mother Apart accompanies powerhouse Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin as she re-imagines the essential art of mothering—having been abandoned by her own mother.

Awards and distinctions

  • Peoples' Choice Award for Best Canadian Feature
    Out on Screen - Queer Film & Video Festival, Vancouver
    2024
  • Best Documentary Feature
    Inside Out Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival, Toronto
    2024
  • Best First Feature
    Inside Out Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival, Toronto
    2024
  • Best Canadian Feature
    Inside Out Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival, Toronto
    2024