VANCOUVER — To honour Black History Month, Telus announced today it will donate the full cost of the rental of 50 curated films in its Celebrating Black History collection in the Telus Video on Demand library, up to $10,000, to the Black Health Alliance.
The special collection of films featuring Black artists or Black history is available now through March 1 to all Optik and Pik TV customers. The selection of Black biographical and historical films includes award-winning titles such as 12 Years a Slave, Harriet, Hidden Figures and Selma. Rentals cost between $5 and $7.
“Black History Month presents an opportunity for us to acknowledge the contributions and celebrate the achievements of Black leaders, past and present, amplified this year through the Optik Celebrating Black History Collection featuring Black producers, artists and potent stories,” said Darren Entwistle, CEO of Telus, in a press release. “We are privileged to include the Black Health Alliance as our partner in this initiative as we stand united in promoting equity, fairness, and systemic change across Canada and well beyond.”
The Black Health Alliance is a community-led charity working to improve the health and well-being of Black communities in Canada.
The full list of featured films in the Celebrating Black History collection can be found on the home screen of Optik and Pik TV.
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