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Saturday, June 14
3:00pm
$13 /General Admission
$10 /Students, Seniors, & FACETS Members
$65 /All-Access Pass
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In Village Keeper, Beverly-Jean, a resilient widow drawing strength from her Jamaican roots, navigates a challenging urban landscape – a crowded Lawrence Heights apartment complex in Toronto – after her husband’s violent death. Chicago premiere!
Raising teenagers and supported by her mother, whose home pulses with reggae and Jamaican vibrations, Beverly-Jean embodies the fierce maternal love and deep family bonds cherished within Caribbean culture. Her secret struggle with grief leads to a powerful journey exploring resilience, community support, and healing. From the islands to the city, Village Keeper is a love letter to Black mothers.
Karen Chapman, 2023, 83 minutes, Canada/Jamaica, Drama
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