Lesia convinces her English-Canadian friend Sarah to perform a Ukrainian dance with her as part of their school’s Christmas pageant. However, Sarah’s father objects. Angry at the growing number of Ukrainian settlers, he will not allow his daughter to do the Ukrainian dance with Lesia. But in spite of the prejudices of their parents, the girls’ friendship remains strong, and they meet in Sarah’s barn to celebrate Christmas Day together. Award: Milan. Story and screenplay by Myrna Kostash. Suitable for upper primary and middle and upper secondary levels.
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ACMI Identifier
010631
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Italy - Milan - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Prejudices
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Racism
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Prejudices
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)