Redbone Coonhound

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Out for a walk in their Vancouver neighbourhood, interracial couple Mike and Marissa meet a dog with an unfortunate breed name: Redbone coonhound. This small detail unleashes a cascading debate between them about race and their relationship that manifests as a series of micro-plays, each satirizing contemporary perspectives on modern culture. Through hard-hitting comedic elements, Redbone Coonhound explores the intricacies of race, systemic power, and privilege in remarkable and surprising ways.

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Omari Newton is an award-winning actor, writer, director, and head of the Acting Department at the Vancouver Film School. As a writer, his original hip hop theatre piece Sal Capone has received critical acclaim and multiple productions, including a recent presentation at Canada's National Arts Centre.