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Transcript: Sevryn
A child says, WHEE!
[Upbeat music plays, giggling, pop]
T.V.O. Kids and Apartment Eleven Productions, Original.
[Upbeat music plays]
In a park, Sevryn stands with their hands in the pockets of their dark grey puffy jacket. They have short, dark brown curly hair and brown eyes. Later, Sevryn stands beside a young adult with curly dark brown hair in a room. They both look at a computer screen and bob their heads rhythmically.
A narrator says, MEET SEVRYN! THEY LIVE IN TORONTO. THEY ARE A SUPER-TALENTED SINGER, SONGWRITER, AND PERFORMER IN THE BALLROOM SCENE! WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE WHO HAS A MESSAGE FOR SEVRYN. LOOKS LIKE WE'RE READY! ARE YOU? LET'S GO!
Sunny, an animated sun, waves. Photographs of children appear on a colourful brick wall. Text above Sunny reads, “T.V.O. Kids presents.”
Title: Sunny's Quest.
[Upbeat theme song plays, slide whistle, needle scratching on record]
In the park, snow falls around Sevryn, and they smile.
[Upbeat music plays]
Sevryn says, HI, I'M SEVI, SHORT FOR SEVRYN. AND I'M NINE YEARS OLD. I WAS BORN RIGHT HERE IN TORONTO, ONTARIO.
Sped-up video footage shows grey clouds blowing over the C.N. Tower and the skyline of Toronto.
Sevryn, also known as Sevi, says, I HAVE A MIX OF CANADIAN, JEWISH, AND AFRICAN AMERICAN ANCESTRY.
[Sevi shivering]
Sevi says, IT'S FREEZING OUT HERE. LET'S COME INSIDE AND MEET EVERYONE.
Inside, Sevi stands in a dance studio. Murals decorate the outside of the building.
Sevi says, THIS IS THE 519, AN AWESOME COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR 2- S.L.G.B.T.Q.I.A-PLUS COMMUNITIES. I COME HERE OFTEN TO PERFORM IN BALLROOM. LET'S GO MEET MY FAMILY.
Sevi sits on a white couch between an adult with curly dark-brown hair and a young adult with brown hair. Both adults wave.
[Chiming]
Sevi says, THIS IS MY PARENT. AND THIS IS MY BROTHER.
Between drawings of a boy and a girl, text reads, “Kid” and “They, them.” Behind the drawings, the yellow, white, purple, and black-striped Non-Binary Pride flag ripples.
Sevi says, I'M NON-BINARY, WHICH MEANS I AM NOT A BOY OR A GIRL. I'M A KID! MY PRONOUNS ARE THEY AND THEM. USING MY RIGHT PRONOUNS IS SUPER IMPORTANT. IT SHOWS THAT PEOPLE SEE AND RESPECT ME FOR WHO I AM.
On a sign, text reads, “My pronouns are: He, him. She, her. They, them.”
[Beeping]
Sevi looks at a globe beach ball.
Sevi says, THIS IS CANADA, AND THIS IS TORONTO, WHERE I LIVE.
A map shows the locations of Toronto, Ontario, United States of America.
[Slide whistle, chiming, upbeat music continues]
Sevi says, THIS IS THE UNITED STATES, WHERE MY AFRICAN AMERICAN ANCESTORS COME FROM.
Video footage shows children in a bedroom. Two girls sit on a bed, and two boys lie on a carpet on the floor. A family relaxes on a beach.
[Upbeat music continues, waves splash]
Sevi narrates, AFRICAN AMERICANS ARE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE U.S., BUT STILL HAVE ROOTS TRACING BACK TO AFRICA. MANY AFRICANS ENDED UP IN THE U.S. BECAUSE OF SLAVERY. IT'S A PART OF OUR PAST THAT WE LEARN ABOUT, SO THAT WE CAN KEEP WORKING TOWARDS A BETTER PRESENT AND FUTURE.
A poster shows a man breaking chains. Text reads, “Juneteenth Freedom.” Text reads, “Black History Month.” A Black Lives Matter flag with a raised fist flutters. Outside, Sevi holds a flag with red, black, and green horizontal stripes.
[Upbeat music continues]
Sevi says, THIS IS THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG. IT'S FOR EVERYBODY WHO COMES FROM AFRICAN DESCENT. THE RED STANDS FOR OUR SHARED BLOOD. THE BLACK FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL DIVERSITY. AND THE GREEN FOR AFRICA'S BEAUTIFUL LUSH LANDS.
[Popping]
In a room, Sevi says, ME AND MY BROTHER LOVE TO EXPRESS OURSELVES THROUGH MUSIC.
Sevi’s brother sits in front of the computer. Sevi wears headphones and stands at a microphone.
Sevi says, LET'S DO IT!
Sevi sings, COME, LET'S RUN AND HAVE SOME FUN. THIS IS OUR NEW ORIGIN. SOCIAL JUSTICE.
[Rhythmic music plays]
Sevi says, NOW HE IS GOING TO ADD MUSIC.
Sevi and their brother bob their heads to the music. Sunny appears and dances.
[Sevi’s song plays, slide whistle]
In the song, Sevi sings, COME ON, EVERYONE. LET'S RUN AND HAVE SOME FUN, SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Sevi says, NOW LET'S GET INTO THE PERFORMING.
[Beeping]
In the dance studio, Sevi stands beneath chandeliers.
Sevi says, MY FAVOURITE ACTIVITY IS BALLROOM.
Video footage shows Sevi walking beneath an arch with purple, pink, and silver balloons. An audience applauds as Sevi walks on a runway. Different video footage shows Sevi dancing on a stage.
[Upbeat music plays]
Sevi narrates, BALLROOM COMES FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINX 2-S.L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.-PLUS COMMUNITIES FROM NEW YORK. IT STARTED AS A WAY FOR PEOPLE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES, HAVE FUN, AND SHOWCASE THEIR INCREDIBLE TALENTS. WHEN I'M ON STAGE, I FEEL LOVED AND SUPPORTED FOR WHO I AM.
[Cheering]
In the dance studio, Sevi wears a medal and stands beside three tall trophies.
Sevi asks, DID YOU KNOW I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN BALLROOM?
Sunny appears and gives a thumbs-up.
[Slide whistle, upbeat music plays]
Sevi says, IN BALLROOM, THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT CATEGORIES, BUT MY FAVOURITE CATEGORY THAT I LIKE TO WALK IS CALLED "FACE." I HAVE TO GET READY.
Sevi jumps and changes into shiny pink shorts, fishnet stockings, and a yellow, blue, purple, orange, and pink shirt.
[Chiming]
[Sevi phewing]
Sevi says, I LOVE WEARING SOMETHING THAT MAKES ME FEEL FABULOUS!
Father Twysted smiles, waves, and makes peace signs with their fingers. They wear a ball cap over their black hair. They have a black beard and a moustache and wear a dark green shirt and an off-white and black fleece vest.
[Upbeat music plays]
Sevi says, THIS IS FATHER TWYSTED, MIYAKE-MUGLER. LEGENDARY FATHER--I MEAN, ICONIC FATHER OF THE HOUSE OF SYRIANA.
Father Twysted speaks into a microphone while Sevi poses.
[Background speaking]
Sevi narrates, AT A BALL, THE PERSON HYPING UP THE CROWD AND TALKING ABOUT THE PERFORMERS IS CALLED THE COMMENTATOR. OR THE M.C.
Text reads, “Commentator.”
Father Twysted says, SELL IT, SIZZLE. OW! SEVRYN SIZZLE, YAS! THE EYES, THE NOSE, THE TEETH, THE SKIN...AND THE STRUCTURE!
Sevi narrates, IN THE CATEGORY "FACE," YOU CAN'T RELY ON THE REST OF THE SETTING. ALL YOUR ENERGY AND CONFIDENCE HAS TO COME THOUGH YOUR FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND POSES.
Sunny appears, and stars shine in their eyes. Sevi poses.
[Slide whistle, camera shutters snapping]
Sevi says, IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW YOU LOOK, BUT IT'S ABOUT LOVING YOURSELF. PHEW! THAT WAS FUN.
Behind Sevi, Father Twysted nods.
Sevi says, BUT NOW, I HAVE TO GO GET CHANGED BECAUSE WE HAVE A LONG DRIVE AHEAD OF US.
A car moves on a highway.
[Rhythmic music plays]
Sevi narrates, WE'RE MAKING OUR WAY TO OAKVILLE, ALL THE WAY TO THE WEST. TO THE OAKVILLE MUSEUM!
Sevi stands in front of the museum with their parent and brother.
Sevi says, WE'RE HERE BECAUSE THERE IS AN EXHIBIT ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD.
In video footage, Sevi tours the museum. A map shows Underground railway routes. Text over the map reads, “100,000 enslaved individuals.”
[Upbeat music plays]
Sevi says, BETWEEN 1810 AND 1850, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HELPED AROUND 100,000 ENSLAVED INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR QUEST FOR FREEDOM. AFRICAN AMERICANS CAME TO UPPER CANADA THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES, TO PLACES LIKE OTTAWA, TORONTO, AND OAKVILLE.
Footage shows a track in front of a train in a tunnel. On the map, animated people in the United States walk north to Michigan, Ontario, and Quebec.
[Train rattling, popping]
Sevi narrates, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD WASN'T A RAILROAD WITH TRAIN LINES AND CONDUCTORS, BUT A SECRET NETWORK OF PEOPLE THAT HELPED ENSLAVED INDIVIDUALS IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH ESCAPE TO THE NORTH.
Text reads, “Track, stations, conductor, cargo, passengers, depot.”
[Chiming, upbeat music continues]
Sevi narrates, USING SPECIAL WORDS RELATED TO TRAINS ALLOWED PEOPLE TO TALK ABOUT THE ESCAPE WITHOUT RAISING SUSPICION.
Sevi crouches in a small wooden crate.
Sevi says, THIS IS A REPRODUCTION OF A SHIPPING CRATE THAT PEOPLE USED TO HIDE IN TO SHIP ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES. IMAGINE BEING IN HERE FOR HOURS, BEING QUIET AND DOING NOTHING.
Photographs on the wall show historical figures and families. Text reads, “Jerry Mills, Union soldier. Duncan Family. Wayner Family. James Wesley Hill, Farmer. Branson Johnson and Wife.”
[Chiming, upbeat music continues]
Sevi narrates, THESE ARE SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE COMMUNITY OF OAKVILLE. THEY BUILT NEW LIVES AND MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO DIFFERENT PROFESSIONS, SUCH AS BLACKSMITHS... CARPENTERS, MASONS, AND GROCERS. I LOVE LEARNING ABOUT WHERE MY ANCESTORS COME FROM.
An animated blue present box wiggles. The present opens, and Sunny rises and blows into a party horn. Yellow text reads, “Sunny’s Surprise!”
[Upbeat music plays, party horn toots]
In the museum, Sevi’s parent says, SEVRYN, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING COMFORTABLE TO EXPRESS YOURSELF. HERE IS A LITTLE SURPRISE FOR YOU.
They give Sevi a tablet.
[Sevi gasping]
On the tablet screen, Hollywood Jade, a choreographer and creative director, wears a pink hat, a pink and white jacket, and a cream hooded sweater with a yellow, pink, and blue pattern on the front. They have a black beard and moustache. Video footage shows Hollywood Jade dancing.
[Upbeat music plays]
Hollywood Jade says, HEY, SEVRYN! WHAT IS GOING ON? IT IS ME, HOLLYWOOD JADE. AS YOU KNOW, I AM A CHOREOGRAPHER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR HERE IN TORONTO. AND I STARTED MY JOURNEY OFF AS A DANCER. WHEN YOU LOVE SOMETHING AS DEEPLY AS I LOVE DANCE, YOU FIND A WAY TO MAKE IT WORK. AND ONCE YOU FIGURE OUT WHAT YOUR "WHY" IS, MAKE SURE YOUR "WHY" IS ANCHORED IN SOMETHING THAT IS MORE VALUABLE THAN THE THINGS THAT ARE TANGIBLE. AND WHAT I MEAN BY THAT IS, WEALTH? INCREDIBLE. FAME? AWESOME. BUT IF THAT'S WHY YOU WANT TO DO THIS, ALL OF THOSE THINGS CAN VERY EASILY BE REMOVED. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT YOU DO, AND CONGRATULATIONS.
Hollywood Jade blows a kiss.
[Lips smacking]
The video ends.
In the museum, Sevi says, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Outside the museum, Sevi stands with their family.
[Upbeat music plays]
Sevi says, WOW, WHAT A FABULOUS DAY!
Flashbacks show Sevi singing, a display at the museum and Sevi and their brother bobbing their heads to music.
Sevi narrates, WE SANG, WE LEARNED ABOUT SO MANY BLACK HEROES. WE PERFORMED IN BALLROOM, AND WE CREATED SOME MUSIC WITH MY BROTHER.
Sevi says, THANK YOU FOR SPENDING THE DAY WITH ME! BYE!
Sevi, their family, and Sunny wave.
[Crow cawing, slide whistle]
[Upbeat music plays]
End credits. Producer Sabine Daniel. Writer, Director and Researcher: Elvira Parent. Narrator Sagine Sémajuste. Original Music: Eric Lemoyne, Sabaya Farjon. Co-Executive Producer Mindy Laxer. Executive Producer Jonathan Finkelstein. An Apartment Eleven Production. Produced in association with T.V.O. Kids.
A child says, WHEE!
Logo: T.V.O. Kids.
[Giggling, popping]
Logo: Apartment Eleven Productions.
[Squeaking, chiming]
[Upbeat music plays, giggling, pop]
T.V.O. Kids and Apartment Eleven Productions, Original.
[Upbeat music plays]
In a park, Sevryn stands with their hands in the pockets of their dark grey puffy jacket. They have short, dark brown curly hair and brown eyes. Later, Sevryn stands beside a young adult with curly dark brown hair in a room. They both look at a computer screen and bob their heads rhythmically.
A narrator says, MEET SEVRYN! THEY LIVE IN TORONTO. THEY ARE A SUPER-TALENTED SINGER, SONGWRITER, AND PERFORMER IN THE BALLROOM SCENE! WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE WHO HAS A MESSAGE FOR SEVRYN. LOOKS LIKE WE'RE READY! ARE YOU? LET'S GO!
Sunny, an animated sun, waves. Photographs of children appear on a colourful brick wall. Text above Sunny reads, “T.V.O. Kids presents.”
Title: Sunny's Quest.
[Upbeat theme song plays, slide whistle, needle scratching on record]
In the park, snow falls around Sevryn, and they smile.
[Upbeat music plays]
Sevryn says, HI, I'M SEVI, SHORT FOR SEVRYN. AND I'M NINE YEARS OLD. I WAS BORN RIGHT HERE IN TORONTO, ONTARIO.
Sped-up video footage shows grey clouds blowing over the C.N. Tower and the skyline of Toronto.
Sevryn, also known as Sevi, says, I HAVE A MIX OF CANADIAN, JEWISH, AND AFRICAN AMERICAN ANCESTRY.
[Sevi shivering]
Sevi says, IT'S FREEZING OUT HERE. LET'S COME INSIDE AND MEET EVERYONE.
Inside, Sevi stands in a dance studio. Murals decorate the outside of the building.
Sevi says, THIS IS THE 519, AN AWESOME COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR 2- S.L.G.B.T.Q.I.A-PLUS COMMUNITIES. I COME HERE OFTEN TO PERFORM IN BALLROOM. LET'S GO MEET MY FAMILY.
Sevi sits on a white couch between an adult with curly dark-brown hair and a young adult with brown hair. Both adults wave.
[Chiming]
Sevi says, THIS IS MY PARENT. AND THIS IS MY BROTHER.
Between drawings of a boy and a girl, text reads, “Kid” and “They, them.” Behind the drawings, the yellow, white, purple, and black-striped Non-Binary Pride flag ripples.
Sevi says, I'M NON-BINARY, WHICH MEANS I AM NOT A BOY OR A GIRL. I'M A KID! MY PRONOUNS ARE THEY AND THEM. USING MY RIGHT PRONOUNS IS SUPER IMPORTANT. IT SHOWS THAT PEOPLE SEE AND RESPECT ME FOR WHO I AM.
On a sign, text reads, “My pronouns are: He, him. She, her. They, them.”
[Beeping]
Sevi looks at a globe beach ball.
Sevi says, THIS IS CANADA, AND THIS IS TORONTO, WHERE I LIVE.
A map shows the locations of Toronto, Ontario, United States of America.
[Slide whistle, chiming, upbeat music continues]
Sevi says, THIS IS THE UNITED STATES, WHERE MY AFRICAN AMERICAN ANCESTORS COME FROM.
Video footage shows children in a bedroom. Two girls sit on a bed, and two boys lie on a carpet on the floor. A family relaxes on a beach.
[Upbeat music continues, waves splash]
Sevi narrates, AFRICAN AMERICANS ARE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE U.S., BUT STILL HAVE ROOTS TRACING BACK TO AFRICA. MANY AFRICANS ENDED UP IN THE U.S. BECAUSE OF SLAVERY. IT'S A PART OF OUR PAST THAT WE LEARN ABOUT, SO THAT WE CAN KEEP WORKING TOWARDS A BETTER PRESENT AND FUTURE.
A poster shows a man breaking chains. Text reads, “Juneteenth Freedom.” Text reads, “Black History Month.” A Black Lives Matter flag with a raised fist flutters. Outside, Sevi holds a flag with red, black, and green horizontal stripes.
[Upbeat music continues]
Sevi says, THIS IS THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG. IT'S FOR EVERYBODY WHO COMES FROM AFRICAN DESCENT. THE RED STANDS FOR OUR SHARED BLOOD. THE BLACK FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL DIVERSITY. AND THE GREEN FOR AFRICA'S BEAUTIFUL LUSH LANDS.
[Popping]
In a room, Sevi says, ME AND MY BROTHER LOVE TO EXPRESS OURSELVES THROUGH MUSIC.
Sevi’s brother sits in front of the computer. Sevi wears headphones and stands at a microphone.
Sevi says, LET'S DO IT!
Sevi sings, COME, LET'S RUN AND HAVE SOME FUN. THIS IS OUR NEW ORIGIN. SOCIAL JUSTICE.
[Rhythmic music plays]
Sevi says, NOW HE IS GOING TO ADD MUSIC.
Sevi and their brother bob their heads to the music. Sunny appears and dances.
[Sevi’s song plays, slide whistle]
In the song, Sevi sings, COME ON, EVERYONE. LET'S RUN AND HAVE SOME FUN, SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Sevi says, NOW LET'S GET INTO THE PERFORMING.
[Beeping]
In the dance studio, Sevi stands beneath chandeliers.
Sevi says, MY FAVOURITE ACTIVITY IS BALLROOM.
Video footage shows Sevi walking beneath an arch with purple, pink, and silver balloons. An audience applauds as Sevi walks on a runway. Different video footage shows Sevi dancing on a stage.
[Upbeat music plays]
Sevi narrates, BALLROOM COMES FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINX 2-S.L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.-PLUS COMMUNITIES FROM NEW YORK. IT STARTED AS A WAY FOR PEOPLE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES, HAVE FUN, AND SHOWCASE THEIR INCREDIBLE TALENTS. WHEN I'M ON STAGE, I FEEL LOVED AND SUPPORTED FOR WHO I AM.
[Cheering]
In the dance studio, Sevi wears a medal and stands beside three tall trophies.
Sevi asks, DID YOU KNOW I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN BALLROOM?
Sunny appears and gives a thumbs-up.
[Slide whistle, upbeat music plays]
Sevi says, IN BALLROOM, THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT CATEGORIES, BUT MY FAVOURITE CATEGORY THAT I LIKE TO WALK IS CALLED "FACE." I HAVE TO GET READY.
Sevi jumps and changes into shiny pink shorts, fishnet stockings, and a yellow, blue, purple, orange, and pink shirt.
[Chiming]
[Sevi phewing]
Sevi says, I LOVE WEARING SOMETHING THAT MAKES ME FEEL FABULOUS!
Father Twysted smiles, waves, and makes peace signs with their fingers. They wear a ball cap over their black hair. They have a black beard and a moustache and wear a dark green shirt and an off-white and black fleece vest.
[Upbeat music plays]
Sevi says, THIS IS FATHER TWYSTED, MIYAKE-MUGLER. LEGENDARY FATHER--I MEAN, ICONIC FATHER OF THE HOUSE OF SYRIANA.
Father Twysted speaks into a microphone while Sevi poses.
[Background speaking]
Sevi narrates, AT A BALL, THE PERSON HYPING UP THE CROWD AND TALKING ABOUT THE PERFORMERS IS CALLED THE COMMENTATOR. OR THE M.C.
Text reads, “Commentator.”
Father Twysted says, SELL IT, SIZZLE. OW! SEVRYN SIZZLE, YAS! THE EYES, THE NOSE, THE TEETH, THE SKIN...AND THE STRUCTURE!
Sevi narrates, IN THE CATEGORY "FACE," YOU CAN'T RELY ON THE REST OF THE SETTING. ALL YOUR ENERGY AND CONFIDENCE HAS TO COME THOUGH YOUR FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND POSES.
Sunny appears, and stars shine in their eyes. Sevi poses.
[Slide whistle, camera shutters snapping]
Sevi says, IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW YOU LOOK, BUT IT'S ABOUT LOVING YOURSELF. PHEW! THAT WAS FUN.
Behind Sevi, Father Twysted nods.
Sevi says, BUT NOW, I HAVE TO GO GET CHANGED BECAUSE WE HAVE A LONG DRIVE AHEAD OF US.
A car moves on a highway.
[Rhythmic music plays]
Sevi narrates, WE'RE MAKING OUR WAY TO OAKVILLE, ALL THE WAY TO THE WEST. TO THE OAKVILLE MUSEUM!
Sevi stands in front of the museum with their parent and brother.
Sevi says, WE'RE HERE BECAUSE THERE IS AN EXHIBIT ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD.
In video footage, Sevi tours the museum. A map shows Underground railway routes. Text over the map reads, “100,000 enslaved individuals.”
[Upbeat music plays]
Sevi says, BETWEEN 1810 AND 1850, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HELPED AROUND 100,000 ENSLAVED INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR QUEST FOR FREEDOM. AFRICAN AMERICANS CAME TO UPPER CANADA THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES, TO PLACES LIKE OTTAWA, TORONTO, AND OAKVILLE.
Footage shows a track in front of a train in a tunnel. On the map, animated people in the United States walk north to Michigan, Ontario, and Quebec.
[Train rattling, popping]
Sevi narrates, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD WASN'T A RAILROAD WITH TRAIN LINES AND CONDUCTORS, BUT A SECRET NETWORK OF PEOPLE THAT HELPED ENSLAVED INDIVIDUALS IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH ESCAPE TO THE NORTH.
Text reads, “Track, stations, conductor, cargo, passengers, depot.”
[Chiming, upbeat music continues]
Sevi narrates, USING SPECIAL WORDS RELATED TO TRAINS ALLOWED PEOPLE TO TALK ABOUT THE ESCAPE WITHOUT RAISING SUSPICION.
Sevi crouches in a small wooden crate.
Sevi says, THIS IS A REPRODUCTION OF A SHIPPING CRATE THAT PEOPLE USED TO HIDE IN TO SHIP ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES. IMAGINE BEING IN HERE FOR HOURS, BEING QUIET AND DOING NOTHING.
Photographs on the wall show historical figures and families. Text reads, “Jerry Mills, Union soldier. Duncan Family. Wayner Family. James Wesley Hill, Farmer. Branson Johnson and Wife.”
[Chiming, upbeat music continues]
Sevi narrates, THESE ARE SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE COMMUNITY OF OAKVILLE. THEY BUILT NEW LIVES AND MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO DIFFERENT PROFESSIONS, SUCH AS BLACKSMITHS... CARPENTERS, MASONS, AND GROCERS. I LOVE LEARNING ABOUT WHERE MY ANCESTORS COME FROM.
An animated blue present box wiggles. The present opens, and Sunny rises and blows into a party horn. Yellow text reads, “Sunny’s Surprise!”
[Upbeat music plays, party horn toots]
In the museum, Sevi’s parent says, SEVRYN, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING COMFORTABLE TO EXPRESS YOURSELF. HERE IS A LITTLE SURPRISE FOR YOU.
They give Sevi a tablet.
[Sevi gasping]
On the tablet screen, Hollywood Jade, a choreographer and creative director, wears a pink hat, a pink and white jacket, and a cream hooded sweater with a yellow, pink, and blue pattern on the front. They have a black beard and moustache. Video footage shows Hollywood Jade dancing.
[Upbeat music plays]
Hollywood Jade says, HEY, SEVRYN! WHAT IS GOING ON? IT IS ME, HOLLYWOOD JADE. AS YOU KNOW, I AM A CHOREOGRAPHER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR HERE IN TORONTO. AND I STARTED MY JOURNEY OFF AS A DANCER. WHEN YOU LOVE SOMETHING AS DEEPLY AS I LOVE DANCE, YOU FIND A WAY TO MAKE IT WORK. AND ONCE YOU FIGURE OUT WHAT YOUR "WHY" IS, MAKE SURE YOUR "WHY" IS ANCHORED IN SOMETHING THAT IS MORE VALUABLE THAN THE THINGS THAT ARE TANGIBLE. AND WHAT I MEAN BY THAT IS, WEALTH? INCREDIBLE. FAME? AWESOME. BUT IF THAT'S WHY YOU WANT TO DO THIS, ALL OF THOSE THINGS CAN VERY EASILY BE REMOVED. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT YOU DO, AND CONGRATULATIONS.
Hollywood Jade blows a kiss.
[Lips smacking]
The video ends.
In the museum, Sevi says, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Outside the museum, Sevi stands with their family.
[Upbeat music plays]
Sevi says, WOW, WHAT A FABULOUS DAY!
Flashbacks show Sevi singing, a display at the museum and Sevi and their brother bobbing their heads to music.
Sevi narrates, WE SANG, WE LEARNED ABOUT SO MANY BLACK HEROES. WE PERFORMED IN BALLROOM, AND WE CREATED SOME MUSIC WITH MY BROTHER.
Sevi says, THANK YOU FOR SPENDING THE DAY WITH ME! BYE!
Sevi, their family, and Sunny wave.
[Crow cawing, slide whistle]
[Upbeat music plays]
End credits. Producer Sabine Daniel. Writer, Director and Researcher: Elvira Parent. Narrator Sagine Sémajuste. Original Music: Eric Lemoyne, Sabaya Farjon. Co-Executive Producer Mindy Laxer. Executive Producer Jonathan Finkelstein. An Apartment Eleven Production. Produced in association with T.V.O. Kids.
A child says, WHEE!
Logo: T.V.O. Kids.
[Giggling, popping]
Logo: Apartment Eleven Productions.
[Squeaking, chiming]
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