Bronwen & Yaffa (Moving Towards Tolerance)
This documentary presents two young women from Halifax who are organizing rock concerts to raise money for the group Eastcoast Against Racism. Bronwen and Yaffa believe that the universal language of music will help unite the community. At the same time, they struggle to renew their friendship with Scott, a former Ku Klux Klan member. This moving film is set against a vibrant soundtrack of punk and rap music.
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This documentary presents two young women from Halifax who are organizing rock concerts to raise money for the group Eastcoast Against Racism. Bronwen and Yaffa believe that the universal language of music will help unite the community. At the same time, they struggle to renew their friendship with Scott, a former Ku Klux Klan member. This moving film is set against a vibrant soundtrack of punk and rap music.
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directorPeter d'Entremont
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producerMike Mahoney
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executive producerMarilyn A. BelecDon Haig
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cameraRobert GuertinMichael KoszycaDean Brousseau
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soundAlex SalterJane PorterFrank KavanaghHolly Fitzgerald
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editingTim Reed
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re-recordingAllan Scarth
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narratorJoanne Napier
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musicCory BowlesJohn RosboroughUnderstudy
Bring
in examples of anti-racist music, poetry or other art and discuss with class.
Why do people choose art to convey their message? Ask students to create a
piece of art reflecting an anti-hate message (bullying, racism, etc). Discuss
the notion of the KKK as a gang. What are the characteristics of gangs? What
needs do gangs answer in young people? How can families and the community
better serve youth to prevent gang involvement?
