“A Tribute to Our Freedom Fighters” is a thought-provoking, engaging production written and directed by Shadrock Porter.
This remarkable and entertaining anthology demonstrates the talent, passion and understanding of our Canadian history by highlighting several of the most unforgettable leaders who have contributed to the fight for racial and social justice and equality. It features incredible portrayals of historical figures such as Canadian heroes and heroines Mary Ann Shadd, John Ware and Marie-Joseph Angélique, as well as Sir John Graves Simcoe, a Canadian who understood the rights of all men and women; Caribbean activist Marcus Garvey; and American figures Dr Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X and Nat Turner, to name a few. The production also includes the sweet sounds of cultural songs, the compelling intrigue of interpretive dance and the thought-provoking medium of the spoken word.