STRAW 2025: A Mother’s Silence Was Louder Than a Siren
A haunting look at grief, survival, and a mother’s quiet collapse in a world that never gave her room to fall.

This campy, experimental drama uses Freudian theory and the film noir genre to rewrite the story of Nancy Drew and comment upon the notion of 'false memory syndrome', which was raging at the time. Created during an artists' residency at The Western Front in Vancouver, it includes hilarious cameo performances by some of Vancouver's most renowned media and performance artists, including Hank Bull, Eric Metcalfe, and Lori Weidenhammer.
A haunting look at grief, survival, and a mother’s quiet collapse in a world that never gave her room to fall.
Amberley Snyder, a young woman whose injury leaves her with a disability, shows viewers that her handicapped state won't stop her from competition.
Avatar: The Last Airbender's success fifteen years after its premiere proves the enduring power of its storytelling. But it's more than just a quality show.
Netflix takes some liberties in its portrayal of Madame CJ Walker, a trailblazing Black entrepreneur.
Although bogged down by a slow pace and moralistic intent, ‘Deadly Garage Sale’ (2022) makes the most of its silly and nonsensical premise.
An enchanted school for young heroes and villains brings the battle between good and evil in this fantasy movie.