Walmer Road Outdoor Movie Night

This is the second annual Walmer Road Movie Night which features an Indeignous-made and Indignous-themed movie in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a free event, open to everyone, hosted by TAS in partnership with with the Walmer Road Baptist Church, curated by the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show.

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Film: Wilfred Buck

Description: "His name is He Has Dreamt a Dream and Keeps It, but most know him as Wilfred Buck, the Star Man. In his own words, he is “of the fresh-out-of-the-bush, partly civilized, colonized, displaced people.” A charismatic Cree Elder with a sly wit, Wilfred is known for collecting the knowledge of Cree astronomy and sharing it across generations. His teachings have taken him from lecture halls to sweat lodges, transcending the boundaries of Western science. Intimate yet expansive, Wilfred Buck is a time-travelling road trip through a harrowing history of displacement and racism, from growing up in 1960s Northern Manitoba to Wilfred’s reconnection with the cosmological wisdom of his people. Combining cinematic re-enactments, archival footage and beautiful celestial imagery with Buck’s unmistakable laugh, director Lisa Jackson takes us on a journey to the space beyond, and to the spaces between us all." -- National Film Board of Canada

Venue: Walmer Road Baptist Church – parking lot. 38 Walmer Road in the Annex.

Admission: Free

Event details:
Snacks starting @ 6:30 pm

Showtime @ sundown (~ 7:30 pm)

Program runtime: ~2 hours (including a short film)

Movie snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for free. Cash donations will be accepted for the Native Canadian Centre.

BYO Chairs ** Please note the ground is hard gravel and so blankets are not recommended. Some chairs will be available to use during the event.

We’d appreciate it if you could RSVP (but tickets are not required to attend).

Rain date: Monday, September 30.

Accessibility: The film will be played with open captioning. Chairs are available for use. You can email us at [email protected] ahead of time and let us know and we will set one aside for you.

This event is being hosted by TAS and the Walmer Road Baptist Church and is curated by The Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS).

About TAS

is an impact-focused real estate company, committed to creating thriving neighborhoods and shared prosperity – for today and for generations to come. TAS uses real estate as a tool to tackle climate change, broaden affordability and foster social connection. TAS has an active pipeline and portfolio totaling nearly seven million square feet across 21 properties throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. TAS is a Certified B Corporation and aligns its work with global best practices and standards in impact measurement and sustainability.

TAS is the owner and developer of 38 Walmer Road. TAS and the in collaboration with the created the , located temporarily at the front of the church at 38 Walmer Road. The Legacy Space aims to build cultural understanding and help create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

About TOPS

Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) is a charitable organization (#815672589 RR0001) dedicated to bringing high quality, diverse, and engaging outdoor film programming to communities across the city of Toronto. The festival’s carefully curated programme includes a combination of popular and critically-acclaimed feature films from around the world alongside local and Canadian short and feature films that allow us to celebrate excellent homegrown talent.

Host or Publisher TAS