Author of the article: Eric Volmers
Publishing date: May 14, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 6 minute read • Actress Agam Darshi and filmmaker Deepa Mehta on the set of Funny Boy in Sri Lanka. Photo by Vamsi Kirshna. jpg
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When Agam Darshi landed the role of Radha in Deepa Meeta’s Funny Boy, she took great pains to prepare.
The film is based on the acclaimed 1994 semi-autobiographical novel by Sri Lankan-Canadian author Shyam Selvadurai. Partly set against the lead-up to the 1983 anti-Tamil pogrom in Sri Lanka that preceded a brutal 26-year civil war, it’s a coming-of-age tale about a boy from a wealthy Tamil family who explores his sexuality.
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Since its inception in 2019, the MADE|NOUS movement has been spotlighting and celebrating media and content creators across Canada. This spring, their “Seek More” campaign was set in motion to advocate for more Canadian creators of diverse racial backgrounds and lived experiences in the avenues of film, television, and gaming. The goal is to further showcase the many different perspectives and experiences that exist within the country, to encourage more voices to speak out, and to keep this momentum consistent.
The recently launched campaign features six ambassadors with varied backgrounds who have shared their experiences working in the industry. Alongside actors like Shamier Anderson (
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