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Film@UC Presents "Tkaronto" Oct. 1

Explores Complexiities of Modernity, Connections to Heritage

Written By Katie Prue '10, PR Intern

Contact - cleogrande@utica.edu

Utica, NY (09/29/2009) - In the film "Tkaronto," main characters Ray and Jolene encounter a multitude of confusing experiences in their quest to connect with their Aboriginal heritage. The characters live a modern, urban life, yet feel the pull of their ancestral roots. How they cope with the indifference of their friends and neighbors serves as the backdrop to this exploration of identity from Canadian director Shane Belcourt. 
   
"Tkaronto" will be the feature screened at FILM@UC on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in Macfarlane Auditorium, DePerno Hall, Utica College. The event is free and open to the public.
   
Released in 2007, the Canadian drama made its debut at the ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Festival in Toronto. The film illuminates the harsh reality of searching to connect with one’s heritage while living life in a very different world. 
   
Filmed in just 19 days on a budget of $20,000, this film is considered one of the most impressive indie films to date. With a running time of 105 minutes, Tkaronto sparks emotions of cultural pride, encouraging its audience to tune in to their own ancestral past. For more information, visit http://www.utica.edu/culture.

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