AUG 12-22, 2026
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A story about SAHAR, an international student from Iran. When she finds out about the death of Mahsa Amini she is compelled to show her support at the anti-government protests in Vancouver.
Her family fears being associated with her after they receive a surprise visit from the Iranian forces and cancel their payments of her tuition funds, ultimately putting her study permit at risk of being revoked. With the daunting reality of deportation looming, she must find a way to survive.
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'Family' is an intimate and emotional film depicting the family dynamics of Regina's Canada geese population, revealing the human-like attributes of commitment, fear, courage, pride and happiness.
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On the Magdalen Islands, during the short lobster season, fishermen and plant workers ensure the economic prosperity of an entire people. In the reality of a global market driven by the United States, the fragility of the fishing industry is palpable, as is the future of seafaring and island culture.
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A tale from the perspective of the scammer targeting an elderly woman for money, portraying the all too common scenario of financial exploitation.
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Elderly Deaf archivist Hugo finds his rigid system of artifacts and tradition jeopardized by the sudden and unwelcome arrival of Jaul, a young Deaf traveler with an ancient map. Devi attempts to intervene in the escalating animosity, but her efforts only fuel the uncoiling of a calamity that threatens to end the world and plunge the Deaf child, Jasper, into a desolate and isolated future.
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Nadean Sanderson began her journey into kickboxing when she was 66. Hear about how it changed her health, her mentality, and her life forever.
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