Block One
Canada
Gregory Dennis - Passion & Purpose
Passion & Purpose is short documentary about one of Canada's newest, top Barber/Stylists and social media sensation, Gregory Dennis. The film takes a look Gregory's humble beginnings leading up to where he is today, living a jet-set life, working in high demand, teaching and functioning as a brand ambassador for iconic companies, at the same time juggling the responsibility of owning and operating two of his own barber shops. Film includes interviews with Gregory, his father, his colleagues and the Mayor of the city, in which one of his shops operates.
Canada
Uncovering History: The Role of Billy Caldwell in Potawatomi Treaty-Making
Great Lakes fur trader Billy Caldwell, half Irish, half Mohawk negotiated one of the largest land treaties in 1833 America. In his quest to be accepted and find a home he risked being a traitor to his people.
Islamic Republic of Iran
Mr. Aziz
Mr. Aziz is an indigenous visually impaired man (Azeri people in Iran) who has been neglected by his family since childhood and was rejected from home. His eyes were damaged by working with acid in an unsafe workshop.
He was displaced from one city to another for years until he came to Tehran and met a musician friend and his life changed. Mr. Aziz inherits his friend's instrument (centaur) after his friend's death. When music enters his life, everything changes and he becomes a traveling musician.
In the meantime, his long-time love marries him Now he is about to become a father and despite his love for music, he may give up music forever due to financial problems