City of Dreams: The documentary - Afrocentric Educ./ Black-Focused School- Trailer

In November 2007, public consciousness woke up to the fact that African-Canadian youth have disappeared from Toronto schools.

Approximately 40% of Black youth are currently out of school in one of the world's most tolerant, diverse, multicultural, wealthy cities.

In an effort to combat the dropout rate and help kids of African-heritage (aka Black youth), the Toronto School Board, on January 30th, approved a proposal to open an Black-focused school. It was a controversial proposal and a decision some called segregation and others considered liberation from centuries of Eurocentric education that led to the mis-education of kids of African heritage.

'City of Dreams' , a 90min. documentary brings us to the people impacted by this statistic and uncovers the whereabouts of the 1st Black-focused School.

Through the experiences of a mother whose son was expelled from school; the teacher of a boy shot in school property; Advocates of Afrocentric schools in 1970s; a retired school administrator; a school board trustee along with notable figures like Dr. George Elliott Clarke, Dr. Pablo Idahosa, Hawa Jabril and Faduma Ahmed Alim, 'City of Dreams' brings us to the heart of what has been the most racially tense, controversial subject in Toronto in recent years.

'City of Dreams' is a provocative, powerful and eye-opening look at race and education and ultimately challenges its viewers into re-thinking multiculturalism, segregation, integration, separation, assimilation, racism and education.

We thoroughly hope that you enjoy the trailer. By joining this group, you will receive updates regarding local screenings of the documentary.

You can also get in touch with Producer/Director Hana Abdul: fistfulloffirepictures@hotmail.com, or Production Assistant Tim Chan: tim_chan@live.com

Link to Trailer on Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/ProductionOffice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdJyHSFF6Wg