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I AM BECAUSE YOU WERE (TOR)

By Gabriel Charles-Rogers

Gen X Black Canadians and their immigrant parents reflect on the noticeable parental absence at their childhood sporting and arts events, and the cycles of racism and poverty that perpetuate the stereotype as a lack of support instead of a deep devotion.

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Title

I AM BECAUSE YOU WERE (TOR)

Director

Gabriel Charles-Rogers

Country

Canada

Year

2022

Category

Being Black in Canada

Duration

Language

English

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