An exploration of the life of a black male ballet dancer, “The Onyx Butterfly” follows
Jordan as he grapples with the pressures of being a black male in a traditionally white feminine landscape, while also struggling against the gender expectations placed upon black men. Incorporating dance performance, the film explores the psychological impact of stereotypes on a black male attempting to redefine black masculinity.
The Onyx Butterfly (2019) |
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Short (6mins) Documentary |
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Region: |
Canada |
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Rating: |
No Rating |
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Director(s): |
Yasmin Evering-Kerr |
Showtimes:
Fri 11 Sep 2020, ALL DAY *,
* ALL DAY films are available for viewing from
12.00 am (midnight) until 11.59 pm of the above-mentioned dates.
Yasmin is a proud Toronto native. Born and raised in the cultural mosaic of the GTA, she uses her roots to inspire her artistry. A recent graduate of Film Studies at Brock University, she has finished her post-graduate diploma at Sheridan College in the Advanced Film and Television. She is a passionate storyteller who frequently addresses issues of race and gender in her films.
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