Cheryl Foggo

Birth : , Calgary, Alberta, Canada

History

Canadian author, filmmaker, and playwright.

Movies

The Maiden
Teacher
In Calgary, Alberta, a teen who’s mourning the loss of his best friend walks through the forest. There, he comes across the diary of a classmate, a girl who’d been briefly involved with his friend before mysteriously disappearing.
Kickin' Up A Fuss: The Charles Daniels Story
Director
In 1914, Charles Daniels entered a Calgary theatre with a paid ticket. He was denied his seat because he was Black. In this little-known civil rights story, Daniels reminds us that history is full of forgotten heroes.
John Ware Reclaimed
Filmmaker Cheryl Foggo re-examines the story of John Ware, the Black cowboy who settled in Alberta, Canada, prior to the turn of the 20th century.
John Ware Reclaimed
Writer
Filmmaker Cheryl Foggo re-examines the story of John Ware, the Black cowboy who settled in Alberta, Canada, prior to the turn of the 20th century.
John Ware Reclaimed
Director
Filmmaker Cheryl Foggo re-examines the story of John Ware, the Black cowboy who settled in Alberta, Canada, prior to the turn of the 20th century.
The Journey of Lesra Martin
Director
Lesra Martin was poor, illiterate and struggling on the violent streets of Brooklyn when a chance encounter with a group of Canadians shattered the confines of his life. Pulled from the chaos of the inner city and given a fresh start in Canada, Lesra became a hero when he helped to bring justice to wrongfully imprisoned American boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. Finding the courage to change his own life, today Lesra is a lawyer and motivational speaker on the world stage.
Carol's Mirror
Writer
Carol is interested in playing the lead in her school's annual play. The only problem is that the school puts on "Snow White" every year, and Carol is black. After much lively debate, Carol and her classmates find a solution.