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African Rifles

African Rifles

· 36m

Director

Mia Golden

Overview

The story of the first Black pioneers to leave the U.S., racism, and slavery behind to immigrate to Canada’s Vancouver Island and form BC’s first official military corps. They arrived to this new land with a renewed sense of purpose filling the region with a sense of community and diversity. That was the dream, that was the goal. This is the story.

Crew of African Rifles

About African Rifles

What is African Rifles about?

The story of the first Black pioneers to leave the U.S., racism, and slavery behind to immigrate to Canada’s Vancouver Island and form BC’s first official military corps. They arrived to this new land with a renewed sense of purpose filling the region with a sense of community and diversity. That was the dream, that was the goal. This is the story.

How long is African Rifles?

African Rifles runs 36 minutes.

Who directed African Rifles?

African Rifles was directed by Mia Golden.

Who is in the cast of African Rifles?

The cast of African Rifles includes Mia Golden (Narrator), Grace Ava (Narrator), Warren Sherman (Narrator), Jay Nabb (Sir James Douglas (voice)) and Justin Carter (Letter Writer (voice)).

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