18 Aug 2022
Tangled Roots
An intimate look into Demers family's experience raising children while dealing with the societal stigmas around disabilities and the consequences of Alberta's forgotten experiment in eugenics.
The Janitor
This short documentary follows the daily struggles of two janitors at a North American university. The film takes a critical look at the communication, or lack of communication, that happens between janitors and those that use the facilities they clean. Shot at Capilano University, in North Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Top Billed Cast
Leslee Adrian Custodian
Serena Kohls Custodian
Victor Lee Student
Michelle Mason Student
Justin MacGregor Student
Jennifer Moore Student
Warren Demsys Student
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