The Peace Tree
47 minutes, 2005
Sunday, October 15, 12:45 pm
Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center
PEAC15R
Also see:
Childrens Filmfest Closing
Shazia and Tasneem Jamal can't understand why their parents won't let them celebrate Christmas in addition to their own festivals–in their multicultural classroom, they've learned about religious celebrations of all kinds. They decide on their own to enjoy Christmas and a visit from Santa, like their best friend Kylie Jenkins does. The Jamals and Jenkinses are friendly with each other, but both sets of parents are uncomfortable allowing their children to embrace other religious celebrations, and possibly other beliefs. It is left to the children to show the adults that faith is not compromised by an appreciation of other religions and that celebrating each other's holidays can foster understanding and peace. Shazia and Tasneem's Christmas tree becomes a peace tree, its decorations celebrating all faiths. Ages 4+ — R. McNair
After the film, we will build our own peace tree with director Mitra Sen.
Director: Mitra Sen
Producer: Mitra Sen
Cinematographer: Phil Earnshaw
Editor: Alan Collins
Cast: Aiishwariya Haran, Sonika Ramachandran, Jacoba Barber-Rozema
Print Source:
Sandalwood Productions
255 Duncan Mills Rd
Suite 705
Toronto, ON, M3B 1P2
Canada
Tel: 416.441.0253
