Ask The Plantain
Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos reflects on her Greek Canadian heritage and identity loss through the symbolism of the plantain, connecting to ancient myths and ceremonies.
Synopsis
Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos reflects on her Greek Canadian heritage and identity loss through the symbolism of the plantain, connecting to ancient myths and ceremonies.
Synopsis
Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos reflects on her Greek Canadian heritage in "Ask The Plantain." She uses the plantain, associated with European settlers as "white man's footprints," to connect with ancient myths and pre-Hellenic ceremonies. The 13-minute documentary focuses on her personal experiences with identity loss and life’s transitions. Through these themes, Gianopoulos seeks to find meaning in her past and understand her connection to her roots.
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