May 25 to 28 – 2023

9 AWARD-WINNING FILMS  YOUTH FILM COMPETITION

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Friday – Two High Teas, Two Mural Walks, Street Music & Chalk a Block

Saturday – Street Festival, Town-wide Garage Sale,  Restaurants, Shopping

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(When you book online, it costs a little more, but reserves your seat so you don’t have to rush to get a good seat)

FRIDAY

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Friday 12:00 pm GUITAR LESSONS

A 15 year old Metis boy inherits an old guitar and reaches out to a cantankerous oilman and the two bond over lessons. This Canadian production that bridges cultures, was filmed in High Level, Alberta with an all Canadian cast and crew.

Friday 3:00 pm BROS

Two men with commitment issues attempt a relationship. Great chemistry between the stars , lots of humour and a good
story.  Critics choice awards for best comedy, GLAAD Media award for outstanding film 2023.

Friday 8:00 pm BABYLON

A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence in early Hollywood.  Nominated best score, costume design, production design -Academy Awards

SATURDAY

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Saturday 12:00 LIVING

This is the story of an ordinary man,  reduced by years of oppressive office routine, who at the eleventh hour makes a supreme effort to turn his dull life into something wonderful. Several awards for best actor, best writing & screenplay, costume design and BAFTA outstanding film.

Saturday 3:00 pm WOMEN TALKING

This is an important, timely movie that asks all the right questions about how we respond to the mistreatment of women in society. It is based on a novel and set in an isolated Latin American religious community.  Nominated for best picture, adapted screenplay -Academy Awards.

Saturday 8:00 pm THE FABELMANS

The story of Sammy Fabelman is loosely based on Steven Speilberg’s childhood growing up in post WW 2 Arizona. Film explores power of movies to help us see our truth.  Nominated for best picture, director, screenplay ,actress, supporting actor,
score, -Academy Awards

SUNDAY

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Sunday 12:00 pm BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE

This feature documentary is a joyous, challenging account of this cultural and musical icon and activist’s lifelong commitment to music and sharing truth. 2022 Directors Guild of Canada Award for excellence in documentary

Sunday 3:00 pm Trick of the Light: On Martin McDonagh's “The Banshees of Inisherin” BANSHEES OF INISHERIN

Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both. Nominated for best picture, director, actor ,supporting actress and actor,
screenplay score,- Academy Awards.

Sunday 8:00 pm TILL

This is a profoundly emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14 year old son Emmett’s brutal lynching . BAFTA awards -film, leading actress and other film association awards.