Films

A Screening of Three films back to back with talks and Q and A's from Film Makers.

Air Show:  Makes us think about how the CNE’s air show can affect refugees in Toronto.

Ride for Promise: Follows an inspiring young man determined to flip the narrative on race, privilege and poverty. Visit website for more info on Urban Promise Toronto (external link) .

Film Club : Asks "Would you dare go back twenty-five years to find your long-lost classmates?" Filmmaker Cyrus Sundar Singh did … and offers a unique perspective on the immigrant experience.

Host: Grace Chau

Registration: Eventbrite (external link, opens in new window) 

Trailers: Air Show (external link, opens in new window) , Ride for Promise (external link, opens in new window) , Film Club (external link, opens in new window) 

Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Date: May 9, 2018

Double screening of In Jesus' Name and Searching for Winnetou.

Searching for Winnetou:  Explores the controversy surrounding cultural appropriation of Indigenous culture in an innovative, hilarious, unnerving, yet inspiring way.  Drew Hayden Taylor, co-director, writer and narrator talk about the film making process. and answer questions from the audience.

In Jesus' Name:  Is a poignant all-Indigenous English and Cree-English collaborative documentary film (42 mins) that breaks long-held silences imposed upon indigenous children who were interned at the notoriously violent St. Anne’s Residential School in Fort Albany First Nation, Ontario.  Film maker Susan G. Enberg and Survivor  Elder Louis Knapaysweet  will be present for a talk back.

Host: Drew Hayden Taylor

Registration: Eventbrite (external link, opens in new window) 

Trailers: In Jesus' Name (external link, opens in new window) , Searching for Winnetou (external link, opens in new window) 

Time: 5:30 - 9 p.m.

Date: May 10, 2018

Note: Please note that counselors will be available as the subject matter can be difficult and intense.

The Central Park Five:  See Ken Burns' searing documentary on five young men who were convicted of rape and murder and were found innocent thirteen years later as a result of DNA evidence. Exonerated Yusef Salaam will be present for a dynamic discussion following the film.

Host: Dr. Alok Mukherjee

Registration: Eventbrite (external link, opens in new window) 

Trailer: The Central Park Five (external link, opens in new window) 

Time: 5:30 - 9 p.m.

Date: May 10, 2018

Note: Please note that counselors will be available as the subject matter can be difficult and intense.