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February 5 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Black history month. Putting name to face. Event details.

Join the Office of Teaching and Learning in celebrating Black History Month with a screening of award-winning filmmaker Shelley Jarrett’s latest documentary, What We Deserve – Restorative Justice and Reparation. This compelling film delves into over 400 years of the British monarchy’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism, offering a powerful exploration of historical injustices and the call for reparative action.

Registration required. Please register here.

About What We Deserve – Restorative Justice and Reparation:

Shelley Jarrett’s latest documentary takes an unflinching look at the transatlantic slave trade, examining the pivotal roles of European powers—particularly the British, Portuguese, French, and Dutch—in this centuries-long atrocity. The trade of enslaved people became a highly profitable industry for Europe, devastating the lives of millions of men, women, and children in its wake.

Through insightful commentary and reflective storytelling, the film confronts the lingering impacts of the slave trade, emphasizing the enduring harm experienced by victims and their descendants. It amplifies the ongoing calls for restorative justice and reparations, making it a critical piece for fostering understanding and dialogue.

About the Director, Shelley Jarrett:

Shelley Jarrett is a filmmaker and podcast creator who combines her passion for community development with the creative arts. Named one of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women in 2022, she serves on the Board of the Art Gallery of Mississauga and as a board advisor for the Canadian Centre for Women Empowerment in Ottawa.

Her debut documentary, W’AT ABOWT US, premiered in Toronto in 2019 and has since garnered numerous awards. The film shares the stories of eight courageous women from five cultural backgrounds as they recount their experiences of domestic violence and assault, sparking critical conversations about these urgent issues.

Information adapted from Shelland House of Films.

Venue

McLaughlin Library
480 Gordon Street
Guelph, Ontario Canada
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Additional Info

Email
otl@uoguelph.ca
Event is open to
U of G students, U of G faculty and staff, The public