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Ninth Floor

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In 1969, students occupy a ninth floor computer lab at Sir George Williams University to protest the administration's handling of racist accusations.

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Shadow and Act Staff Shadow and Act 09/15/2022
It’s one thing to hear of such events happening in the distant past, but quite another to watch them replay on film in sync with current events... Go to Full Review Mallory Andrews Cinema Scope 09/25/2017
Ninth Floor is worth a look-especially considering how the decades-old news footage looks painfully similar to contemporary images of racial unrest in Ferguson and beyond. Go to Full Review Alex Heeney Seventh Row 08/14/2017
Here's hoping The Ninth Floor will galvanize much needed discussion while commemorating this crucial, oft-forgotten chapter in [Canadian] history. Go to Full Review Jared Mobarak The Film Stage 02/21/2016
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Less flash might have done the story better justice, but I cannot blame the filmmakers for wanting to render the whole palatable to a broader audience. Go to Full Review Bill Brownstein Montreal Gazette 02/04/2016
4/5
The events, leading up to and following the occupation, have been vividly and incisively captured in this National Film Board of Canada documentary by Mina Shum. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Mina Shum

Director

Mackenzie Gray

Voice

Mina Shum

Writer

Selwyn Jacob

Producer

Shirley Vercruysse

Executive Producer

John Price

Cinematographer

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Synopsis In 1969, students occupy a ninth floor computer lab at Sir George Williams University to protest the administration's handling of racist accusations.
Director
Mina Shum
Producer
Selwyn Jacob
Screenwriter
Mina Shum
Production Co
National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 2, 2017
Runtime
1h 21m
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