Into Light

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Dropstones
Streaming on Hot Docs at Home Thu, Apr 29, 2021 10:00 AM
After leaving an abusive husband, Sonya returns to Newfoundland's stunning but remote Fogo Island with her two sons, determined to raise them to be good men in the only place she knows how, despite having fled from it years before.
Film Info
Runtime:19
Copyright:2021
Country Listing:Canada
Premiere Status:World Premiere
Festival Info
Festival Year:2021
Language:English
Accessibility:Closed Captions
Program Category:Shorts
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Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Sheona McDonald
Producer(s):Teri Snelgrove
Writer(s):JC
Sheona McDonald
Editor(s):Jocelyne Chaput
Cinematography:Simon Schneider
Sound:Eva Madden

Description

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A mother embarks on a journey of acceptance and joy while supporting her child's gender transition in this heartfelt portrayal of single parenting and navigating the complexities surrounding gender and consent. Mariam Zaidi

On May 3, there was a live Q&A with filmmaker Sheona McDonald, presented by the NFB.
Watch Q&A >>

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