An elegantly-told story that follows the lives of Dawn, Jamie, Rehab and Shery, each one of them dedicated to creating impact for their communities, while exploring their unstoppable will to create space for underestimated people like themselves. The film delves into food, craft, political action, music, and poetry, illuminating the diverse realms of influence that create a local web of community for Indigenous women, Syrian refugees, Afro-Caribbean writers, and a multitude of talented musicians.

Features:

• Restauranteur Rehab Adas, who operates Syrian Kitchen in Lowertown (Ottawa)
• Shery Alexander Heinis, the co-founder of the In Our Tongues Reading and Art Series
• Jamie Kwong, former executive director of Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC)
• Dawn Iehstoseranón:nha (she keeps the feathers) Setford, founder and president of the Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada.

About the filmmaker:

Zainab Muse is a Nigerian-Canadian producer, director and writer. She has directed and produced feature-length and series formats, along with music videos, short films and documentaries for Canadian broadcasters. She owns CREATORLAND, an independent production company with a mission to produce stories that advance and amplify the narratives of unheard voices and underserved people.