Press Release for the Documentary and the Naming of the Film Contest!

In partnership with the City of London, Justine Turner and Mark Drewe are currently shooting….  Black History in the Forest City, a documentary.

LONDON, ON. February 9, 2015. This film is based on the lives and major landmarks of the city of London.  It will be concentrating on the rich history of this city’s African Canadians and how they created a safe haven in the forest city.

The film will encompass many faces who made up the strong community known today. “London is a hidden treasure chest of black history that even story books do not talk about,” said Justine Turner, activist, historian and now documentary filmmaker. “The faces on the film vary in age while the seniors are the ones who have the story book in their heads.  We need to capture their spirit and passion of yesterday.”

The documentary aims to put London on the map as a beacon of strength, hope, perseverance and love – focusing on the courage of the past and how it shaped London into the city it is today.

In recognition of the documentary, a contest is being held for the naming of the documentary. The contest is open to the public, for more information, please visit www.londonsblackhistoryfilm.com. The winner will be announced March 9, 2015. To support the filming process and for more information, please visit the documentary’s Indiegogo campaign at igg.me/at/londonsblackhistory. The documentary’s Facebook page can also be found under “Black History in the Forest City.”

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