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- ↑ Peter Birnie, "Clement Virgo colors the way we look at race, ethnicity and film-making". Vancouver Sun , 12 September 1995.
- ↑ Judy Gerstel, "Rude's powerful black voice rivets attention". Toronto Star , 29 September 1995.
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- ↑ Evans, Ferrin; Walker, Heather (February 2021). "Rude". University of Toronto Exhibits. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ↑ Rob Salem, "Young directors take their features about life in black communities to prestigious fest". Toronto Star , 28 April 1995.
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