UNION STREET
Join us on May 30th, 2025, at the WHITE ROCK COMMUNITY CENTRE for an exclusive screening of UNION STREET.
To reserve your spot please register at the following Eventbrite Registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/union-street-movie-screening-and-discussion-session-tickets-1353038086339?aff=oddtdtcreator
VENUE AND TIME:
White Rock Community Centre
15154 Russell Ave,
White Rock, BC V4B 3Z6
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Film starts at 6:30 PM
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About the Film:
Union Street follows the lives of intergenerational residents as they confront the ghosts of gentrification, identity, and survival. At its core, the film honors the resilience of Hogan’s Alley—a once-thriving cultural hub that was the epicenter of Vancouver’s Black community until its destruction in the 1970s to make way for the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts.
This film is not just about memory—it’s about reclamation. Through Union Street, we’re telling a story that reflects the lived experiences of families who lost their homes, culture, and voice. Hogan’s Alley is not a footnote in history—it’s a foundation.
Historically located near Union Street between Main and Jackson, Hogan’s Alley was home to Black-owned businesses, churches, music clubs, and families who shaped the cultural fabric of Vancouver. The community was dismantled in the name of urban renewal, mirroring displacement patterns seen across North America. The film’s name pays tribute to this street and the lives that once thrived there.
In recent years, renewed efforts led by organizations like the Hogan’s Alley Society have pushed for justice, recognition, and land return. Union Street joins that movement in artistic form—seeking to educate, inspire, and provoke conversation.
Filmed on location in Vancouver with a diverse local cast and crew, Union Street brings together rich cinematography, archival textures, and a soulful soundtrack inspired by the jazz clubs that once lit up the alley.
Special Thanks to Hogan Alley Society:
The Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS) is a non-profit organization composed of civil rights activists, business professionals, community organizations, artists, writers and academics committed to daylighting the presence of Black history in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia. The Society has been working with the City of Vancouver to ensure that the redevelopment of the Hogan’s Alley block represents the legacy of the Strathcona’s Black community, which was displaced by the construction of the viaducts.
