We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes
Schedule
Tue Nov 18 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Lion's Active Living Centre | Dorchester, ON
About this Event
We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes is a 50 minute documentary film that tells the extraordinary story of the 40,000 young women who volunteered on Canadian farms and helped win the Second World War.
After the screening there will be a Q&A with the filmmakers and a chance to acquire film autographed copies of Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes, Shirleyan English and Bonnie Sitter’s amazing book.
After 2 years in the making, the film is ready to be experienced in Dorchester! Now is your time to see on the big screen the film that's selling out everywhere and has won awards for Best Documentary, Best Canadian Documentary, and Best Film About Women.
Don't miss the chance to buy your ticket and enjoy a magnificent event featuring the ones who taught us that: Service comes in many forms.
https://vimeo.com/1040958724
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors open
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Film Screening
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Q&A with the filmmakers
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Chat with the filmmakers at the book and merch tables
Where is it happening?
Lion's Active Living Centre, 2066 Dorchester Road, Dorchester, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 20.00
