Undercurrents

Undercurrents are a collective of like‐minded individuals who promote great film, music, art and culture to a more discerning audience through a series of monthly events.

11/06/2015

This amazing doc, directed and produced by Toronto's own Jessica Edwards, will have you laughing, crying and dancing in your seats. An up close look at living legend and Civil Rights activist Mavis Staples and the Staple Singers who brought us hits like "Respect Yourself", "I'll take you there", "Let's do it again" and many others!

One week engagement at Bloor Cinema beginning Nov 13.

Director Jessica Edwards will participate in Q&As on November 13, 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and November 14 at 4:00 p.m.

MAVIS! @ Bloor Hot Docs Cinema

MAVIS! (Trailer) DIRECTED AND PRODUCED BY JESSICA EDWARDS MAVIS! is the first documentary on gospel/soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, The…

04/18/2013

There's a FREE outdoor screening of the new Hypnotic Brass Ensemble film Brothers Hypnotic as part of this years' Hot Docs Festival! Also in this year's lineup is Nelson George's Finding the Funk featuring Questlove, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton and more...
http://www.hotdocs.ca/film/title/brothers_hypnotic

Hot Docs | Film : Title : Brothers Hypnotic For those unfamiliar with the soulful and downright bombastic sound of Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, prepare to be musically electrified. The brass horn band is remarkable not only for its raucous street performances, but also because all eight members are from the same legendary family. Sons of anti-est...

05/25/2012

http://www.toronto.com/article/729346--harry-belafonte-the-original-celebrity-activist-projections

Harry Belafonte, the original celebrity activist: Projections HARRY BELAFONTE: SING YOUR SONG: Today’s array of celebrity activists have a tough act to follow in Harry Belafonte...