11:05 min 2008
In the summer before Barack Obama was elected president, youth in the rural community East Preston ask what impact has his run for the presidency had on their lives and their feelings about voting. Through music, movement and word, they make their mark.
27 youth and 9 facilitators, took part in this video project that explores the idea and practice of Democracy. East Preston is part of the largest indigenous black community in Canada. It was settled by Black Loyalists who came to Nova Scotia from the United States more then 200 hundred years ago. As Canada marked its 250 year anniversary of democracy in our country, the youth contemplated its impact on their lives. As part of the development process the youth went through a workshop on theme development with former and current political figures.]
The writing, shooting and directing of the video was a collaborative effort by all involved.
Ann Verrall: project director/editor
Cory Bowles: performance
Tara Cain: development, community facilitator
Lindsay Drummond: music/song development
Erne Fraser: lyric writing
Juanita Peters: documentary
Denise Riley: development, community facilitator
Jeff Wheaton: video production
Russell Wyse: video production
Nick Bevan-John: lighting
Dave Chisholm: lighting
Kevin Fraser: sound recording
Ariel Nasr: editing instructor
Lucas Pierce: sound recording
Steve Arnold: lighting
Becky Parsons: camera
East Preston Recreational Centre
