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Colour Blind

1999 25 min
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This film shows kids that being racist is not cool and that even subtle racism can explode into violence. Shot in Vancouver and Toronto schools, the film features teens from a variety of backgrounds. The students speak from personal experience, providing a startling look into the average high school--a place where the kids themselves create de facto segregation by hanging out only with others of the same colour.

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This film shows kids that being racist is not cool and that even subtle racism can explode into violence. Shot in Vancouver and Toronto schools, the film features teens from a variety of backgrounds. The students speak from personal experience, providing a startling look into the average high school--a place where the kids themselves create de facto segregation by hanging out only with others of the same colour.

Children and Youth Social Issues Urbanism Education All subjects
  • director
    Jinder Oujla-Chambers
  • producer
    George Johnson
  • executive producer
    Svend-Erik Eriksen
  • script
    Don White
  • cinematography
    James Tocher
  • sound
    Rick Bal
  • editing
    Debra Rurak
  • sound editing
    Patrick Haskill
    Gina Mueller
  • re-recording
    Gashtaseb Ariana
    Hennie Britton
  • music
    Sidney Perez

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Education

Ages 13 to 18
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Guide 1
School subjects
Diversity - Diversity in Communities Health/Personal Development - Identity
Is multiculturalism about tolerance or true acceptance of other cultures? Discuss whether this film provides an honest representation of race, identity, and belonging. Debate whether or not schools or politicians have successfully created an inclusive and non-threatening environment for all. Contrast events in this film with more recent events such as religious accommodation (Valley Park MS in Toronto) or the treatment of young athletes who wear the hijab during sports competitions (Quebec).
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