This week, we look at a classic Disney fairytale and an uplifting comedic drama about a Syrian refugee family that’s transplanted to Canada.New Release
New Release
‘Peace by Chocolate’
Tareq (Ayham Abou Ammar) moves from Syria to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, after his family’s chocolate factory is bombed. He had dreamed of becoming a doctor, but his father, Issam (Hatem Ali), urges him to focus on the more direct necessity of survival: rebuilding the chocolate business. This sets up a conflict between old traditions and modern ambitions.With its beautiful scenery, a brilliant cast, and peppy script, the film shows how a young and enterprising refugee struggles to secure a better future for himself and his family.
