Throughout the summer you can catch locally-produced programs that showcase the best original Manitoba films.
Unspeakable
July 16th at 7:00 p.m.
What do King George VI, Marilyn Monroe, and Winston Churchill have in common? They all stuttered. Winnipeg director John Paskievich – who also stutters - explores the condition's history, treatment, and stigma with this ultimately eloquent and highly personal film.
40 Years of One Night Stands
July 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
From its humble beginnings to the world renown it enjoys today, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet is a Canadian institution – surviving famines and fires during its 70-year history. Learn about the heartache and success behind North America's oldest continuously running ballet company from those who know it best.
Wabama 2010
July 30th at 7:00 p.m.
The civic election may be over, but Wab Kinew hits the fake campaign trail in this sharp-witted and hilarious satire to ask the question: is Winnipeg ready for an Aboriginal mayor?
Turtle Island, Too
July 30th at 7:30 p.m.
Turtle Island, Too is a comedy special and night of laughs with some of Canada's best Aboriginal comics. Hosted by comedian/actor Lorne Cardinal and featuring the talents of Don Burnstick, Howie Miller, and Don Kelly.
Mémère Métisse (My Metis Grandmother)
August 6th at 7:00 p.m.
Janelle Wookey's grandmother, Cecile St. Amant, has been hiding a secret her whole life - she's Metis. Armed with a camera and playful determination, Janelle plots to discover why her Mémère is denying her heritage in hopes that she can convince her grandmother that it's something to be proud of. But as Janelle finds out in this touching documentary, it's not easy to undo the last 60 years.
Storytellers
August 6th at 7:30 p.m.
The art and comedy of storytelling is showcased in this special from the 2010 Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Hosted by CBC's Bill Richardson and featuring tales from the lives of 60s journalist Paul Krassner (who was also the youngest person to ever play at Carnegie Hall), Globe and Mail/Elle magazine columnist Tabatha Southey, respected Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent and more.
The Storytelling Class
August 20th at 7:00 p.m.
56 different languages from across the world are spoken every school day at a Winnipeg High School. The school is Gordon Bell. It's located in the downtown core of Winnipeg. But while the languages easily co-exist, the students who speak them don't. The students from Africa tend to hang out with other African students. The same is true for the students from Afghanistan, and the students from south Asia, and the Aboriginal students. But one teacher has a program that he hopes will change that.
He's started The Storytelling Class. It's where Gordon Bell Students, regardless of where they come from or the colours of their skin, share their stories. And it's about to change their lives.
Short Shots
August 27th at 7:00 p.m.
Manitoba and its people are viewed through the eyes of local filmmakers in this 9-piece collection of local shorts produced since 2008.
