Unarmed Verses

[1] The film centres on the predominantly Black Canadian former residents of Villaways, a Toronto Community Housing project which is undergoing demolition and revitalization.

[2] The film premiered at Hot Docs, where it won the award for Best Canadian Feature Documentary.

[3] The documentary follows a year in the life of 12-year-old Francine Valentine and her family during her involvement in a songwriting and recording program run by Art Starts.

The film is set against the backdrop of community gentrification and apparent lack of concern for her and her neighbourhood.

[4] It won the People's Choice Award at the Canada's Top Ten minifestival in January 2018.