CSE 2024

A Rainbow to Turtle Island

, Robbie Tait Jr
This portrait showcases artist Robbie Tait Jr. and demonstrates the transformative power of art. It introduces his project, Turtle Island Handbook, born from the desire to convey his culture and family heritage through his drawings. It also addresses the political aspect of his art through Rainbow Tears, inspired by the story of political prisoner Leonard Peltier.
, Culture, First nations, Identity, Portrait
CSE 2024

Vibrations from Gaza

, Rehab Nazzal
Vibrations from Gaza delves into the lives of deaf children in Gaza, who witness the violence of Israeli military operations. Amani, Musa, Israa and others share their poignant memories of bombings, drones and collapsing buildings. The film also questions the origin of their deafness: natural or caused by Israeli sonic weapons.
, Human Rights, War
CSE 2024

Boat People

, Kjell Boersma, Thao Lam
As a child in Vietnam, Thao’s mother often rescued ants from bowls of sugar water. Years later they would return the favour. Boat People is an animated documentary that uses a striking metaphor to trace one family’s flight across the turbulent waters of history.
, Human Rights, Migration, War
CSE 2024

Been There

, Corina Schwingruber Ilic
The desire to travel is strong, but the places we visit are crowded. What do we get out of it, if not proof in pictures that we've been there? How tourists, in search of the best photos, become invaders.
, Culture, Sociology