A group of Haitian Canadian students occupied a ninth-floor computer lab in 1969 to protest systemic racism at Sir George Williams University in Montreal.
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A group of Haitian Canadian students occupied a ninth-floor computer lab in 1969 to protest systemic racism at Sir George Williams University in Montreal.
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In 1969, a group of Haitian Canadian students occupied a ninth-floor computer lab at Sir George Williams University in Montreal, protesting systemic racism. Directed by Michèle Stephenson, True North recounts the events of the Sir George Williams affair, placing the occupation within a larger context of social change. The film features personal testimonies and archival footage, illustrating the students' determination and the protests' impact on the civil rights movement in Canada. It premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- Meet the Haitian Canadian students from 1969.
- See the impact of the Sir George Williams protests.
- Find out how the film connects to broader societal change.
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- The film is directed by Michèle Stephenson.
- The protests occurred in 1969 at Sir George Williams University.
- The documentary has a duration of 96 minutes.
- The film was produced in both the US and Canada.
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Who directed the documentary True North?
True North was directed by Michèle Stephenson.
What event does True North profile?
True North profiles the 1969 Sir George Williams affair protests against systemic racism at Sir George Williams University.
When did True North premiere?
True North premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
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