A short film that combines original and archival material to create a unique narrative, Black Saltwater Elegy explores the connection between the history of Africville's displacement and a protagonist's solitary nighttime fantasies. The film begins with disturbing archival footage of Africville's demolition, before transitioning to a quiet observational portrait of the protagonist's midnight shift. As the film progresses, subtle hints of choreographed events emerge, culminating in a surreal dreamscape where the protagonist's point-of-view floats above a reconstructed Africville, nestled in a saltwater fog.
Black Salt Water Elegy
A poignant short film masterfully blends original and archival footage to reveal the poignant tale of Africville's forced displacement, exposing the devastating impact on its residents and the lingering feelings of isolation that followed.
