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CanFilm Day: Movie Screening - The Whale In-Person
Join us for National Canadian Film Week (April 15-19) where we will celebrate the talent and achievements of Canadian filmmakers and Canadian stories with daily film viewings for kids, teens and adults! Drop-in. First come, first served for seating.
Please note:
- Guardians must be present for this event.
- This film does not have closed captioning.
The Whale
This touching documentary, narrated by Ryan Reynolds, tells the story of a young killer whale, Luna, who gets separated from his family on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. As rambunctious and surprising as a visitor from another planet, Luna endears himself to the community with his determination to make contact, leading to many unexpected consequences.
85 minutes.
Documentary, Family
National Canadian Film Day (CanFilmDay) is a massive, coast-to-coast-to-coast salute to Canadian cinema! Launched in 2014, CanFilmDay has brought together hundreds of thousands of Canadians, to celebrate our stories and the incredible achievements of Canadian filmmakers.
2024 Spotlight: Films that A.I. Could Never Make
“The power of the human spirit will never be obsolete!” – Manborg (2013)
With A.I. creeping into all aspects of our lives, there’s been a worldwide discussion about how it will impact art, and films in particular. However, we know that there is no algorithm that can replicate the creativity, diversity, and originality of Canadian filmmakers. Nothing can replace the passion, soul, and personal vision that is at the heart of Canadian films made by Canadian humans for Canadian humans.
So this CanFilmDay, prove you’re not a bot by watching a great Canadian film!
- Date:
- Friday, April 19, 2024
- Time:
- 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Main Library - Teal Room
- Branch / Location:
- Main Library
- Audience:
- Early Years Middle Grades School Age
- Categories:
- Children