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Testimonials
British Columbia
Teachers Federation: “Go
Do Some Great Thing” presents the trials, tribulations and
accomplishments of the first black pioneers. This historical documentary,
deals with racial persecution which spans two centuries and three
countries –
Canada
, the
United States
and
Great Britain
. This film reveals the passion and
the struggles of everyday people.
Randy Clark:
Principal
Point
Grey
Secondary School
: Anthony Brown has put
together an amazing documentary on a significant period in
British Columbia
’s History! I challenge (encourage!) all secondary school educators to include “Go
Do Some Great Thing” in the units of study leading up to B.C.
Confederation. A must resource in the classroom and school library!
Sheliagh Cahill: Film Producer: “Go
Do Some Great Thing” brings to light the rich and significant
contributions the black pioneers made to the
Province
of
British Columbia
. Their mere presence helped to secure a territory that may have fallen
into
U.S.
hands had it not been populated. Kudos to Anthony Brown for making this
noteworthy documentary, it is a must see for anyone who wants to look
beyond the white-washing of our history books.
Dr. Michelle LaFlamme: Anthony
Brown has managed to use video to capture the historical contribution that
Black People have made in the Canadian west. As a descendant of one of the
first Black communities in western
Canada
, I am pleased that this film manages to honor the contributions made by
these pioneers… Anthony should be applauded for taking on this project
and working tirelessly to bring this story to fruition.
Orville Lee: Social Worker – “Go
Do Some Great Thing” is an important piece of history that
motivates, inspires, and reminds us of our greatness and should be told
over and over to all people. This information should be in our history
books and taught in our public schools.
Adam Voghell: Film Producer – “Go
Do Some Great Thing” speaks volumes for a history that has not been
given a voice in traditional arenas…Superb! A
powerful telling of a brave and compelling story.
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