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Pink:Diss

Pink:Diss

2017•6m
Comedy

The colour pink has been ascribed many meanings, from a reflection of the feminine to a symbol of reclaimed humanity by LGBTQ2S communities. In his latest work, avant-garde filmmaker John Greyson explores the colonial implications of the colour pink, from its association with activist movements to its colouring of the water in Grassy Narrows due to mercury poisoning. Pink this.

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Production

CBC

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Alexander Chapman

Miss Pried

Alexander Chapman

Ms. Pryde

Kiley May

Kiley May

Ms. Pynk

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