A migrant farmer’s quest for a better life in Canada unfolds through his own words and from his daughter’s perspective in this moving family portrait. The film exposes the harsh exploitation and dismal working conditions Ontario’s migrant farm workers endure, while at the same time celebrating the resilience of the human spirit as it is manifested in one man’s battle for justice.
The Canadian Dream
- Ilse Moreno
- Canada
- 2024
- 9 mins
- Sat Jan 25
- 10:00 AM
- Market Hall
- Virtual / Hybrid Available
The Canadian Dream: A poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of migrant farm workers in Canada through one worker's journey and his daughter's perspective
- Spanish
- Captioned in English
- International Human Rights
About the Filmmaker
- https://tcddoc.com/home
- https://www.instagram.com/thecanadiandreamdoc/
- Filmmaker: Ilse Moreno
- Producer: Gillian Smith, Mateo Zambrano
- Key Cast: Alberto Moreno
- Other Credits: Director of Photography: Ismail Alberto Ali
Ilse Moreno, a Mexican emerging filmmaker based in Toronto, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Media production. Passionate about underrepresented voices and taboo subjects, she envisions filmmaking as a catalyst for inspiring kindness. Her environmental short film, “Your Waste” (2022), earned recognition as an official selection of the Global Sustainability Short Film Alliance in Vancouver. Recently, Ilse had her short documentary ‘The Canadian Dream’ selected for the 31st edition of Hot Docs. Moreno aims to continue growing in the documentary world and collaborating with other creatives to capture unique stories that evoke emotion and leave lasting impressions in her storytelling.