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Catalogue Number:  131305
Producer:  1313586 BC LTD
Producers:  Wright, Faith
Directors:  Barry, Mariam
Producing Agencies:  Studio 104 Entertainment
Subject:  Diversity, Drama, Guidance, Health and Medicine, Psychology, Social Issues, Social Sciences, Women's Studies
Language:  English
Grade Level:  Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  Canada
Copyright Year:  2024
Running Time:  14:35


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Yaye is a short film that paints a heartfelt and intimate story of abortion. Told from the perspective of a young Black girl's experience, an underrepresented voice in this topic, we witness our protagonist Aaliyah navigate a health system with racist barriers. As Aaliyah's life unroots due to her youth pregnancy, the larger world around her ignites in chaos. Aaliyah's interracial relationship with her white boyfriend gets put to the test as she chooses to terminate her pregnancy. As Aaliyah journeys on her path to abortion, fantastical events occur as a symbol of her grief and emerging womanhood: from seeing new manifestations of herself to accessing the magic of her ancestors through butterflies. Yaye gives Black Girl Magic a whole new meaning.

Best of Best - GEMfest 2024




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