Periphery is an evocative short documentary that explores ethnic diversity in the Jewish community in Canada through dance, poetry, and personal narratives. Following 10 Jews of Black/African, Korean, Iraqi, Indian, and South American ancestry, the film challenges perceptions of who is a Jew, exploring ideas of representation, intersectionality, race, and sexuality. Periphery invites us to appreciate the richness of Jewish identity and cultural expression while also illustrating what it feels like to grapple with a sense of belonging and to seek recognition within one’s own ethnic community.

Sara Yacobi-Harris is a multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, media professional and community organizer. Sara has been making films since 2016 with a particular interest in exploring and capturing intersectional identity and belonging using spoken word, movement and dance as forms of expression. In 2017, Sara produced and directed "Who is a Jew?", a documentary exploring the cultural experiences of Black Jews and Jews of Colour in Toronto. This year, in partnership with the Ontario Jewish Archives and No Silence on Race (a non-profit she founded), Sara directed and produced "Periphery", a new short film and portrait series, giving voice to the rich ethno-racial diversity that exists within the Ontario Jewish community. She is currently in post-production on an experimental dance film. Sara has worked at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and CBC’s unscripted department. She holds a Masters of Education (M.Ed) in Social Justice Education from the University of Toronto.