Montreal filmmaker's documentary up for Oscar nomination

Montreal filmmaker's documentary up for Oscar nomination

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"I felt that the situation can change and through art I can make a difference," says Montreal-based Zaynê Akyol, creator of the documentary ‘Rojek’, Canada’s choice for nomination at the Academy awards. Swidda Rassy reports.

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