Opre Roma: Gypsies in Canada

Tony Papa,
1999,
52 min 1 s

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This documentary celebrates the vibrant culture and tenacious struggle of the Canadian Gypsy and introduces a new generation of Roma who claim their roots with pride. They call themselves by their rightful name, the Roma. Almost 80,000 call Canada home. Meet Julia Lovell, a passionate defender of Roma human rights, whose father is slowly gaining the confidence to reveal his heritage; and Karen Gray Boothroyd, a flamenco dancer just beginning to reclaim her Gypsy roots.

Albert Ohayon

Who are the Roma, the ones that we call Gypsies? Why have they been persecuted since the 11th century? Can Roma in Canada celebrate their culture without fear? Opre Roma: Gypsies in Canada presents a people with a tragic past but, more importantly, with passion in their hearts.

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Opre Roma: Gypsies in Canada

yuallthetime

“Fantastic! Finally free to be Roma. The heart and soul in the music and culture is exhilarating.”

11 Jan 2010

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Opre Roma: Gypsies in Canada

“The documentary was excellent. NFB at its best! We have to scream loudly in utter disgust at the mean-spirited reactionary government in power who wants to desecrate and hollow-out the NFB and CBC”

25 Dec 2009

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