Opre Roma: Gypsies in Canada
This documentary celebrates the vibrant culture and tenacious struggle of the Canadian Gypsy and introduces a new generation of Roma who claim their roots with pride. They call themselves by their rightful name, the Roma. Almost 80,000 call Canada home. Meet Julia Lovell, a passionate defender of Roma human rights, whose father is slowly gaining the confidence to reveal his heritage; and Karen Gray Boothroyd, a flamenco dancer just beginning to reclaim her Gypsy roots.
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This documentary celebrates the vibrant culture and tenacious struggle of the Canadian Gypsy and introduces a new generation of Roma who claim their roots with pride. They call themselves by their rightful name, the Roma. Almost 80,000 call Canada home. Meet Julia Lovell, a passionate defender of Roma human rights, whose father is slowly gaining the confidence to reveal his heritage; and Karen Gray Boothroyd, a flamenco dancer just beginning to reclaim her Gypsy roots.
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directorTony Papa
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editingTony Papa
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producerGillian Darling Kovanic
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executive producerGraydon McCrea
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associate producerLeigh Badgley
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writerSharon Gibbon
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director of photographyGlenn Taylor
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cinematographyDoug BairdTony PapaRudolf KovanicChris MichieJohn Collins
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location soundKen McGrathDwight RhodesEric DaviesBlair Walters
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sound boardShuggy Mulligan
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boom operatorJeff Henschel
