Jennifer Hodge De Silva

Jennifer Hodge De Silva

Jennifer Hodge de Silva is one of the most well-known Black Canadian Directors in this country. Her works were so revolutionary that they continue to be talked about well past her life. Hodge was a Montreal born creator that transcended in the film scenes with her documentaries. She is a pioneer to the industry especially for working at the NFB and finding many bodies of work with them. On her own her first directorial debut was Canada Vignettes: Helen Law (1979). Although her life was short, her impact was major, creating many documentaries and projects through her years. Her documentary Home Feeling: Struggle for a Community is still talked about in film classes now. Her ability to create visually beautiful strong work will likely continue to be recognized forever.

Camilo Martín-Flórez

Martín-Flórez, Camilo. “Celebrating BHM with a Look Back at Three Pioneering Filmmakers: Curator’s Perspective.” NFB Blog, August 14, 2024. https://blog.nfb.ca/blog/2024/01/25/celebrating-bhm-with-a-look-back-at-three-pioneering-filmmakers-curators-perspective/.

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