Welcome to Africville (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film
Released in 1999, Welcome to Africville is a drama and documentary film directed by Dana Inkster, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. Welcome to Africville gives voice to what may have been marginalized members of an Afro-Canadian community in 1969. It's intention is to be a catalyst to thought and reflection about the lives and struggles of people from that community whose stories still go untold. It is the fictional account of a family. We listen to the stories of three generations of women and their friend Julius on the day their community is to be destroyed by the municipal government of Halifax. This story is a portrait of four individuals coping with universal uncertainties and insecurities.
Who’s in it. Welcome to Africville stars Alexander Chapman, Kathy Imre, Amanda Strawn and Nunya Beckley, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome to Africville page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome to Africville tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome to Africville (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Welcome to Africville change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Welcome to Africville?
- Welcome to Africville stars Alexander Chapman, Kathy Imre, Amanda Strawn, Nunya Beckley and Karen Smith.
- When was Welcome to Africville released?
- Welcome to Africville was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.