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National Canadian Film Day
April 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Screenings at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Members FREE; General Admission applies.
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Celebrate National Canadian Film Day with us by spending the day in front of the big screen in our Bruce Power Theatre, where we’ll be showing two fantastic films that reflect the resilience of the human spirit.
Run Woman Run (2021) | 11:00 AM
A single mother facing a health scare, decides to transform her life by training for a marathon, proving her resilience to herself and her family.
Guided by the spirit of her ancestor, Tom Longboat (Koostachin), a legendary runner, Beck’s journey unfolds in a lighthearted and inspiring way. This feel-good anti-rom-com, winner of the Audience Choice Award and Moon Jury Prize at imagineNATIVE, explores Beck’s path to confronting her past and running toward a better future.
Directed by Zoe Leigh Hopkins (Heiltsuk/Mohawk)
Run Time: 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Brother (2022) | 2:00 PM
This visually stunning film, adapted from David Chariandy’s award-winning novel, follows the journey of two Black Canadian brothers, Francis and Michael, growing up in 1990s Scarborough as sons of Caribbean immigrants. Together they explore questions about masculinity, identity, and family while navigating the challenges of being outsiders in a new country.
Named to TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten list for 2022 and winner of 12 Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture.
Directed by Clement Virgo
RUN TIME: 119 min | Drama
National Canadian Film Day is presented by Reel Canada.