The Onyx Butterfly
The Onyx Butterfly is a Poetic and Expository Documentary which seamlessly incorporates actuality with poetic elements of dance performance.The film is an exploration of the life of a black male ballet dancer.
The film follows Jordan as he grapples with the societal pressures of being a black male in a traditionally white feminine landscape while also struggling against the cultural gender expectations placed upon black men. The film aims to explore the psychological impact of stereotypes on a black male who is determined to redefine black masculinity.
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Yasmine Evering-KerrDirector
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Fabienne ColasProducerMinuit, Profonds Regrets, Sortie 67
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Emile CastonguayProducerMinuit, 5150 Elm's Way
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Ngardy Conteh GeorgeProducerMr. Jane and Finch, The Leone Stars
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Alison DukeProducerCool Black North, Women on the Move, Positive Women: Exposing injustice, The Vent, Witness: A Deathly Silence, Raising Kane: a rapumentary, Promise Me
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Fonna SeiduProducerThe Uninvited Guest, Black Bodies/Marathon, Promise Me
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Jordan AlleyneKey Cast"As Himself"
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Runtime:6 minutes 15 seconds
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Completion Date:September 3, 2019
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Country of Origin:Canada
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Montreal International Black Film FestivalMontreal
Canada
September 25, 2019
World Premiere
Yasmin Evering-Kerr is a proud Toronto native. Born and raised in the cultural mosaic of the GTA, she uses her roots to inspire her artistry. A recent graduate of Film Studies at Brock University, she is currently finishing up her post-graduate diploma at Sheridan College in the Advanced Film and Television. She is a passionate storyteller who frequently addresses issues of race and gender in her films.