Africville: Can't Stop Now

Africville: Can't Stop Now

Out of Struggle Comes Strength

2009 · 44 min · Documentary

Located on the northern shore of Bedford Basin, Africville was home to the many African-Canadian families who lived there for generations. In the 1960s, the city of Halifax expropriated Africville and residents were forced to leave their homes and businesses behind. Today, former residents of Africville are fighting for reparations and an official apology.

Directed by Juanita Peters · Written by Juanita Peters

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