Unarmed Verses

Unarmed Verses

The documentary focuses on the residents of Toronto’s Villaways neighbourhood, consisting predominantly of community housing, as they face imposed relocation. Through the eyes of 12-year-old Francine Valentine, who uses the local music program to express herself, the film provides an intimate portrait of the impact displacement and gentrification has on a community whose spirits refuse to be broken.

Starring: Francine Valentine
Director: Charles Officer
Genre: Documentary
Year: 2017
Country of Origin: Canada
Rating: 14A
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