Delroy Dunkley, a farm worker in Southwestern Ontario, conceals his cancer diagnosis from his family in Jamaica while sending them financial support.
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Delroy Dunkley, a farm worker in Southwestern Ontario, conceals his cancer diagnosis from his family in Jamaica while sending them financial support.
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Synopsis
Delroy Dunkley works on a farm in Southwestern Ontario, sending money home to his family in Jamaica. While he toils in the tobacco belt, he conceals his cancer diagnosis from them. “Babe, I Hate To Go,” directed by Andrew Moir, follows Delroy as he struggles with his illness while maintaining a façade of strength. The film premiered at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in 2017.
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Why Watch
- Meet Delroy Dunkley, a Jamaican migrant worker.
- See the impact of cancer on family dynamics.
- Find out how migrant workers support their families.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in 2017.
- Delroy Dunkley works on a farm in Southwestern Ontario.
- The film was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award in 2018.
- A full-length version of the film, Don't Come Searching, was released in 2022.
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Who directed the documentary Babe, I Hate To Go?
Babe, I Hate To Go was directed by Andrew Moir.
What is the runtime of Babe, I Hate To Go?
The runtime of Babe, I Hate To Go is 18 minutes.
When did Babe, I Hate To Go premiere?
Babe, I Hate To Go premiered at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in 2017.
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