2023 Film Schedule

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December 15, 2022 7:00 PM

Holiday Screening

It’s a Wonderful Life After George Bailey wishes he had never been born, an angel is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there. This holiday classic is both heart-warming and thoughtful in its exploration of themes such as community, dignity of the person, and economic and housing insecurity. The screening will be hosted online. Grab your pajamas and some hot chocolate! Run time: 130 minutes 


January 26, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Special discussion following the screening with Rev. Val Kerr, Indigenous Elder, and former Archdeacon for Truth, Reconciliation, and Indigenous Ministry for the Anglican Diocese of NiagaraSarah GuintaCoordinator Office of Justice and Peace, Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, and Christina MinesDirector of Evangelization and Catechesis, Diocese of Hamilton

Doctrine of Discovery, Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts is a challenging, truthful documentary, meant to educate people about the historic policy, which established a religious, political, and legal justification for colonization and seizure of land not inhabited by Christians. The film intends to create an awareness of the legacy of the Doctrine and the impact on the current state of Indigenous affairs on Turtle Island or North America. Understanding the Doctrine of Discovery and its manifestations are important as we strive for reconciliation. The screening will be hosted online. Run time: 66 minutes


February 23, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Followed by discussion with Fr. Toby Collins, C.R.Pastor St. Mary, Kitchener speaking about Tiny Homes and A Better Tent City, as well as Jess Brand, Indwell regional manager for Hamilton discussing the community engagement, programs, and initiatives offered through IndwellThe screening will be hosted online

A Better Tent City follows a group of dedicated individuals, including those living rough, service providers, community members and municipal staff, working together to create a self-organized housing community in Kitchener, ON. Run time: 18 minutes

Safe explores the housing and opioid crises through the stories of tenants that live in Indwell affordable housing units. Filmed in Hamilton, London, Woodstock, Simcoe and Mississauga, SAFE follows Indwell, a Christian charity that focuses on supportive affordable housing for people experiencing poverty because of their mental health and/or substance use disorders. Run time: 43 minutes


March 23, 2023 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Family Screening

In Coco, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz, despite his family’s generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Explores themes of Family and Community, Dignity of the Human Person, Forgiveness, and Cultural Diversity. The screening will be hosted online. Run time: 105 minutes


April 27, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Special in-person screening at The Staircase with Guest Speaker Jason Hoffing from Relay Coffee!

Black Gold follows Tadesse Meskela, a man on a mission to save 74,000 struggling coffee farmers in Ethiopia from bankruptcy. As his farmers strive to harvest some of the highest quality coffee beans on the international market, Tadesse travels the world in an attempt to find buyers willing to pay a fair price. Against the backdrop of Tadesse’s journey to London and Seattle, the enormous power of the multinational players that dominate the world’s coffee trade becomes apparent. New York commodity traders, the international coffee exchanges, and the double dealings of trade ministers at the World Trade Organization reveal the many challenges Tadesse faces in his quest for a long term solution for his farmers. This screening will be hosted in-person. Run time: 78 minutes

Location: The Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St N, Hamilton, ON


May 25, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Youth-led online screening! 

The Letter tells the story of Pope’s call to care for our planet. In 2015, Pope Francis wrote Laudato Si’; an encyclical letter about the environmental crisis. A few years later, four voices that had gone unheard in global conversations were invited to an unprecedented dialogue with the Pope. Hailing from Senegal, the Amazon, India, and Hawai’i, they brought perspective and solutions from the poor, the indigenous, the youth, and wildlife into a conversation with Pope Francis himself. This documentary follows their journey to Rome and the extraordinary experiences that took place there, and is packed with powerfully moving personal stories alongside the latest information about the planetary crisis and the toll it’s taking on nature and people. This screening will be hosted online. Run time: 80 minutes