Action for Healthy Communities Presents: Beyond the Barrier Film Festival Celebrating the Strength and Diversity of Edmonton’s Communities

Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) is proud to present Beyond the Barrier (BTB), a powerful showcase of ten short documentaries that illuminate the resilience, creativity, and achievements of Edmonton’s diverse ethnic and cultural communities. The premiere event will take place at The Muttart Theatre, Stanley A. Milner Library, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Building on AHC’s successful Anti-Racism Digital Storytelling (ARDS) initiative, Beyond the Barrier continues the journey of amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering empathy through film. Each documentary shares deeply personal stories of overcoming racism, embracing cultural identity, and strengthening community solidarity. 

The showcase will also feature ten videos by emerging BIPOC youth creators — Abigail Gallimore, Sonia Yusuf, Raiyana Islam, and Deborah Moga — whose work captures the power of storytelling as a tool for social change and cultural connection. 

This event is open to the public, offering an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about inclusion, diversity, and the collective effort to build a more equitable city. 

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Location: The Muttart Theatre, Stanley A. Milner Library, Downtown Edmonton 

For media inquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact: Aisulu Abdykadyrova 

Email: aisulu.abdykadyrova@a4hc.ca  

Phone: 587-3357-348 

About Action for Healthy Communities (AHC):
Action for Healthy Communities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering individual and community well-being through inclusive programs, capacity-building, and cross-cultural collaboration. AHC empowers newcomers, youth, and communities to take action toward a healthier, more equitable society. 

Aisulu Abdykadyrova, PhD (She/Her)
Program Coordinator
Strategic Youth Initiatives
Children and Youth
Office: (780) 944-4687 ext. 240
Cell: (587) 341-6328
Fax: (780) 423-4193
Email: aisulu.abdykadyrova@a4hc.ca