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Come one, come all, to enjoy some Whoville vibes. We'll be screening The Grinch (2018) with some babysitting-by-donation and popcorn to go with.

Theme of Joy. An inspiring true story based on a group of Inuit students in the small Arctic town of Kugluktuk. Suffering from widespread drug use, alcohol abuse, domestic violence and one of the highest teen suicide rates in the world, this northern community is periled by the legacy of colonialism.

Theme of Love. With few options, newly pardoned convict Leila agrees to work as an assistant to a blind pastor. Father Jacob spends his days answering the letters of the needy, which Leila finds pointless. But when the letters stop, the pastor is devastated and Leila finds herself cast in a new role. Co-writer and director Klaus Härö has made a lean and intensely focused drama about loneliness, faith, the dark night of the soul, and the redemptive power of…

Jan 6 & 7. An incredibly-moving documentary, culminating with Marianne’s reaction on her death bed to Cohen’s final message to her, this film will appeal to all Canadians, whether or not you were part of the era that created this incredible musician-poet’s life. Its focus, the long and complicated relationship/friendship between Cohen and Marianne (So Long, Marianne), displays a vast amount of archival footage unearthed from the 60s and 70s and paints a vivid picture of the people and the…

An incredibly-moving documentary, culminating with Marianne’s reaction on her death bed to Cohen’s final message to her, this film will appeal to all Canadians, whether or not you were part of the era that created this incredible musician-poet’s life. Its focus, the long and complicated relationship/friendship between Cohen and Marianne (So Long, Marianne), displays a vast amount of archival footage unearthed from the 60s and 70s and paints a vivid picture of the people and the times.  Members: $5, Others:…

Based on a true story, the film follows a young hotshot teacher from southern Canada who heads up to the Arctic for a year to teach history to high school students in the remote Nunavut community of Kugluktuk. There he finds a group of kids who are struggling to find ways just to persevere through a harsh environment beset by alcoholism, abuse, suicide, and the legacies of colonialism. At various times funny, tragic, and inspiring, not everyone is going to…

Based on a true story, the film follows a young hotshot teacher from southern Canada who heads up to the Arctic for a year to teach history to high school students in the remote Nunavut community of Kugluktuk. There he finds a group of kids who are struggling to find ways just to persevere through a harsh environment beset by alcoholism, abuse, suicide, and the legacies of colonialism. At various times funny, tragic, and inspiring, not everyone is going to…

Based on a true story, the film follows a young hotshot teacher from southern Canada who heads up to the Arctic for a year to teach history to high school students in the remote Nunavut community of Kugluktuk. There he finds a group of kids who are struggling to find ways just to persevere through a harsh environment beset by alcoholism, abuse, suicide, and the legacies of colonialism. At various times funny, tragic, and inspiring, not everyone is going to…

A sad, bittersweet, and lovely historical ballad of two lovers who can’t stand to stay apart, but also sometimes can’t stand each other either. Set against a Cold War climate in 1950s Poland, Berlin, and Yugoslavia, through to 1960s Paris and filmed in black and white, the detail is stunning, from the period costumes to the on-set locations. Widely-acclaimed, the film received 36 wins & 105 nominations, including three nominations for 2019 Oscars.

A sad, bittersweet, and lovely historical ballad of two lovers who can’t stand to stay apart, but also sometimes can’t stand each other either. Set against a Cold War climate in 1950s Poland, Berlin, and Yugoslavia, through to 1960s Paris and filmed in black and white, the detail is stunning, from the period costumes to the on-set locations. Widely-acclaimed, the film received 36 wins & 105 nominations, including three nominations for 2019 Oscars.

A sad, bittersweet, and lovely historical ballad of two lovers who can’t stand to stay apart, but also sometimes can’t stand each other either. Set against a Cold War climate in 1950s Poland, Berlin, and Yugoslavia, through to 1960s Paris and filmed in black and white, the detail is stunning, from the period costumes to the on-set locations. Widely-acclaimed, the film received 36 wins & 105 nominations, including three nominations for 2019 Oscars.

A documentary film about the global impact of Beethoven’s final symphony. Written in 1824, near the end of Beethoven’s life, the Ninth Symphony was composed by a man with little to be thankful for.

Jared (Lucas Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents (Nicole Kidman & Russell Crowe) at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a conversion therapy program or be permanently shunned by his family, friends, and faith. It is the true story of one young man’s struggle to find himself while being forced to question every aspect of his identity. Boy Erased received numerous award nominations and wins, including…

Early Bird Passes until Dec 31st. (Full pass, 14 films $80 adult, $65 senior); Matinee Pass, 7 films $40 adult, $32 senior)

Jared (Lucas Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents (Nicole Kidman & Russell Crowe) at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a conversion therapy program or be permanently shunned by his family, friends, and faith. It is the true story of one young man’s struggle to find himself while being forced to question every aspect of his identity. Boy Erased received numerous award nominations and wins, including…

Jared (Lucas Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents (Nicole Kidman & Russell Crowe) at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a conversion therapy program or be permanently shunned by his family, friends, and faith. It is the true story of one young man’s struggle to find himself while being forced to question every aspect of his identity. Boy Erased received numerous award nominations and wins, including…

The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. To register, call the Gibsons Public Library at 604.886.2130. FREE. Recommended for ages 13+.