"Democracy on Trial" Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Schedule
Tue Jan 27 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Garneau Theatre | Edmonton, AB
About this Event
The Centre for Constitutional Studies is pleased to host this special screening of the NFB documentary, Democracy on Trial: The Morgentaler Affair. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Patricia Paradis, Marie Gordon, and Elizabeth McCord.
This is a free event open to all members of the public. It will take place at the Garneau Theatre (8712 109th Street). Doors open at 5:30pm.
Film Details:
Director: Paul Cowan
Rating: PG
Genre: Documentary
Run Time: 58 minutes
Paul Cowan's film captures the spirit of the legal battle over abortion waged by Dr. Henry Morgentaler in Quebec and in federal courts between 1970 and 1976. Using a combination of newsreel footage, interviews and re-enactments, this docudrama unravels the complexities of the case that began as a challenge to Canada's abortion laws and turned into a precedent-setting civil rights case.
This film is provided courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Film Screening
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Info: Panel discussion with Patricia Paradis, Marie Gordon, Elizabeth McCord, and Richard Mailey (Moderator).
Where is it happening?
Garneau Theatre, 8712 109 Street Northwest, Edmonton, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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