William Douglas Street is bored with his life. Working for his father is getting to him, his wife wants more money, and he’s had enough. His solution is to re-invent himself. He becomes a chameleon, taking on whatever role suits the situation. From reporter to doctor to lawyer, he impersonates anyone he feels a need to be and he can earn money being.
Balanced with CHAMELEON STREET‘s central theme of identity, the feature screening will be accompanied by a curated spoken word segment. This portion will consist of a verbal collage of four performers, each bringing a distinct voice and perspective that is radical in its own right. Through their pieces, the artists will explore identity as something shaped within a capitalist climate that often commodifies and simplifies our existence. Together, their pieces will create an experience inviting the audience to engage with identity not as a fixed concept, but as something contested and continuously redefined.
Presented in partnership with The Obsidian
As a locally rooted U of A student publication, The Obsidian exists both as a growing print paper and an online publication dedicated to expression. Our aim is to position the publication itself as an art form, one created by and for the young community in Edmonton. Through submission-based pieces, we intentionally amplify underrepresented voices, with a focus on young Black and racialized artists and thinkers whose work reflects both lived experience and creative innovation. Not confined to a single medium, The Obsidian serves as a dynamic space to highlight the impact of the next generation.