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John Ware Reclaimed

Cheryl Foggo
2020 | 1 h 12 min

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John Ware Reclaimed follows filmmaker Cheryl Foggo on her quest to re-examine the mythology surrounding John Ware, the Black cowboy who settled in Alberta, Canada, before the turn of the 20th century. Foggo’s research uncovers who this iconic figure might have been, and what his legacy means in terms of anti-Black racism, both past and present.

Awards and distinctions

  • Grand prix long métrage (Regards d'ici)
    VUES D'AFRIQUE / Journées du cinéma africain et créole (ONLINE), Montréal
    2021
  • Audience Award for Best Alberta Feature Film
    International Film Festival (ONLINE), Calgary
    2020