Cherry Kingsley, recognizing the person, Gumboot Productions ; distributed by the National Film Board of Canada and Health Canada
Type
Label
Cherry Kingsley, recognizing the person, Gumboot Productions ; distributed by the National Film Board of Canada and Health Canada
Language
eng
Main title
Cherry Kingsley
Medium
videorecording DVD
Responsibility statement
Gumboot Productions ; distributed by the National Film Board of Canada and Health Canada
Runtime
47
Sub title
recognizing the person
Summary
Cherry Kingsley beat the odds and escaped from hell on the streets of Vancouver. Kingsley was on a spin cycle of drugs and johns when she was viciously raped at gunpoint and nearly killed. This was a defining point in her life. Bearing a son and connecting with her FIrst Nations roots led her back from the brink of annihilation and gave her the courage to fight back. She began sharing her story and encourages others to come out of the shadows. At age 30, Cherry Kingsley received the Governor-General's award in commenoration of the Persons Case. The Award recognizes an individual's contribution towards promoting equality for women
Target audience
adult
Incoming Resources
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