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A remarkable film of the life of Canadian trans soul singer, Jackie Shane.

A curated selection of short films screened at the Reelworld Film Festival from 2022-2024.

An emotionally sweeping film about healing and forgiveness.

An unmatched selection of South Asian cinematic masterpieces, celebrating two decades of excellence.

This beautiful and touching film, directed by Danièle Bellemare, is a tribute to her mother-in-law, the great Elena Lee, who dared to dream big. Elena Lee shared her passion for glass art and artists, supporting them and celebrating their work for forty years. Co-presented by Sheridan College and Craft Ontario.

Honoring Our Legends – Celebrating the 87th Birthday of Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine Join us on September 7, 2024, at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre to celebrate the remarkable Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine and her profound impact on Canadian society. This special event will also serve as a fundraiser for CaribbeanTales. The evening will feature screenings […]

Toronto International Tap Dance Festival opens with a screening of Restorative Culture, a 2021 film project produced by Tap Love Tour Productions and curated by Travis Knights. The documentary explores the journey of local Indigenous tap dancer Johnathan Morin. It will be followed by a Q&A and a lovely live performance featuring Jonathan and a […]

At the height of the golden age of reggae, some of Jamaica’s brightest stars left their homeland behind to shine their light in an unlikely hub of Caribbean creativity: Toronto.   Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land follows the journeys of these icons. This captivating five-part anthology series takes you from Kingston to Kensington […]

Two film screenings featuring feature-length films examining cultural influences and social implications of multiple aspects of Caribbean life, home and abroad. The two films featured are Pressure, a 1975 film directed by Horace Ové, and A State of Madness, a 2020 film directed by Leticia Tonos. 

Escape the heat and enjoy a free film screening in our Studio Theatre all weekend long! Don’t miss Canadian feature length film Peace by Chocolate screening daily throughout our festival.  

Please note: Tonight’s Free Flicks is cancelled due to a power outage on our campus. We apologize for the inconvenience and we look forward to welcoming you at our next Free Flicks. Join us for a free movie screening of Le Mozart Noir / The Black Mozart by the water! The drama uncloaks the mystery […]

Join us for a free movie screening of Mean Girls by the water! Teenager Cady Heron must assimilate into Girl World to survive high school life after joining “The Plastics.” After she makes the mistake of falling for Queen Bee Regina George’s ex-boyfriend Aaron, Cady must reckon with the true nature of high school. Rated […]

Join us for a free movie screening of The Mighty Quinn by the water! When police officer Xavier Quinn’s childhood friend, Maubee, becomes associated with murder and a briefcase full of ten-thousand-dollar bills, the mighty Quinn must clear his name. Or try to catch him, which could be even trickier.  Rated 14A Director: Carl Schenkel  […]

Join us for a free movie screening of Clueless by the water! Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school’s pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher coaxes two teachers into dating each other.  Rated PG-13 Director & Writer: Amy Heckerling  Stars: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash […]

Join us for a free movie screening of Grease by the water! Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Rated PG Director: Randal Kleiser  Writers: Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey […]

Join us for a free movie screening of Slumdog Millionaire by the water! A teenager from the slums of Mumbai becomes a contestant on the show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati?’ When interrogated under suspicion of cheating, he revisits his past, revealing how he had all the answers. Rated R Directors: Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan  Writers: […]

Join us for a free movie screening of The Last Dragon by the water! In New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow. Rated PG-13 Director: Michael Schultz  Writer: Louis Venosta  Stars: Taimak, Vanity, Christopher Murney  Food and drinks will […]

Join us for a free movie screening of Forrest Gump by the water! The history of the United States from the 1950s to the ’70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75 who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.  Rated PG-13 Director: Robert Zemeckis  Writers: Winston Groom […]

Join us for a free movie screening of Double Happiness by the water! East clashes with West, and generations collide as a young Chinese woman struggles to appease her old-fashioned father and, at the same time, pursue her modern dreams.  Rated PG-13 Director and Writer: Mina Shum  Stars: Sandra Oh, Stephen Chang and Claidette Carracedo  […]

Please note: Due to the recent thunderstorm warning, tonight’s Barbie movie screening is cancelled.  Join us for a free movie screening of Barbie by the water! Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colourful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get to go to the real […]

Escape the heat and enjoy a free film screening in our Studio Theatre all weekend long! Don’t miss Canadian feature length film Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song screening daily throughout our festival.  

Three artists respond to The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery’s Fall 2023 Exhibitions in a series of videos for the inaugural edition of KUUMBA 365. Artists Randell Adjei, Dwayne Morgan and Paulina O’Kieffe-Anthony chose one or more works to respond to through the Black cultural lens using spoken word. Their creative process was documented through diary […]

Join us for an unforgettable evening of cinematic storytelling as we present a series of remarkable short films that will take you on a captivating journey of emotions. From heartwarming tales to thrilling adventures, this screening promises to be a rollercoaster of feelings that will leave you inspired and moved. Additional films include Unless We […]

An evening of cinematic magic, shown through The Last Tree and more films. These films have been carefully curated to showcase the power of storytelling and we invite you to immerse yourself in the emotions and experiences they offer.  Additional films to include Abina and the Important Men directed by Soumyaa Kapil, and Amelia’s Closet directed […]