The highly anticipated documentary film “Steadfast – The Messenger and the Message” directed by Fahim Hamid Ali, tells the uplifting and heartwarming story of the life of the Honourable Dr Jean Augustine — undoubtedly a Canadian icon.
The Honourable Dr Jean Augustine is known as a trailblazing federal-level politician, social activist and educator. In 1993, she made history as the first African-Canadian woman to be elected to Canada’s House of Commons. In 1995, she was solely responsible for championing the federal motion to designate the month of February as Black History Month in Canada. She succeeded with a unanimous vote across all party lines.
Capturing her humble beginnings in Grenada, West Indies, this documentary tells of her many achievements and laurels after she immigrated to Canada in 1960. The film also includes interviews with people who have known her personally such as the Prime Minister of Canada The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau; the Former Prime Minister of Grenada Dr The Right Honourable Keith C Mitchell; the first black Miss World Jennifer Hosten; British actor Joseph Marcell; Grammy-nominated rap artist Freddy Will and several Members of Parliament and political leaders in Canada and beyond.
Through enactments and firsthand accounts, the film depicts the courage and determination with which she fought for the rights of women, African-Canadians and the socially disadvantaged. This invitation only Grenada Red Carpet Premiere of “Steadfast” is taking place on Monday, 28 November 2022, at the Movie Palace Cinema, Excel Plaza, Grand Anse.
A second showing will be held on Friday, 2 December 2022, with limited seating available. Please e-mail [email protected] for December showing.
The Grenada Film Commission
