Movies: Belonging

Light Upon Light: A Documentary on Hijab is an intimate and deeply personal exploration of the diverse, raw, and untold stories of hijabi women. Through open and vulnerable conversations with 7 women, the film dismantles stereotypes, highlights the c...

Lesley, in her 80s, and teenager Jay deliver spoken word poetry expressing their sense of belonging, home, and their vision for the future of the area where they live. One in a series of short films made in collaboration with residents of Ebbsfleet a...

Faced with a decision about their future in a non-LGBTQ+ affirming church, a young queer Welsh theologian seeks clarity around their calling to Christian ministry....

After losing her husband, 84-year-old Kristina shares personal thoughts and emotions, offering a glimpse into her life's longing for love and integration....

A documentary short that uses fish to explore identity and belonging in a metropolis....

'Atlal (Remnants)' is a fictional documentary that follows Bassam, a Palestinian man in his fifties, on a journey between the past and present. An abandoned school, the remains of a beach club, and a dusty cinema hold Bassam's cherished memories from...

In a continuation of her first film We Are Not Speaking the Same Language, Danika explains what it feels like to be displaced Indigenous urban....

At the heart of London, Ontario, lies Xuux Artist Venue—a creative hive buzzing with music, poetry, performance, and collaboration. In The Hive is a documentary that immerses viewers in the world of this community-driven studio, where artists of all ...

Addison is a flamboyant, arrogant and hypersexual woman that can't pull women. When she is faced with an attractive stranger, her player façade begins to slip. She desperately tries to hold on to her queer identity....