Over the course of one school year three kids growing up in a low-income neighbourhood find friendship and community in an unlikely place as they experience institutional violence and inequality. An unflinching but hopeful drama that shows the capacity for great triumph and great tragedy on the periphery of unassuming suburbs in this adaptation of the breathtaking novel by Catherine Hernandez.
The film explores the rich interior lives of the three children, with revelatory performances from its young cast, thrusting audiences into the chaos of the children’s ever-changing world on the periphery of unassuming suburbs.
Runner-up for the TIFF People’s Choice Award in 2021, and eight wins at the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Directors: Shasha Nakhai, Rich Williamson / Cast: Liam Diaz, Mekiya Fox, Anna Claire / Country: Canada / Language: English / Length: 2 hrs 16 mins / Genre: Drama / Rating: 14A
“If you have any doubt about the tremendous, inspiring, near-transcendent power that Canadian film can offer, then you must make a priority of watching Scarborough.” - Barry Hertz, The Globe & Mail
Watch the trailer at https://youtu.be/5mX1SKWuQg0.
Monday Cinema is presented by Trail and District Arts Council and screens at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail. The series is part of the Toronto International Film Festival Film Circuit and proudly supported by Wellington Altus Private Wealth Management and MP Wealth Advisory.
All films begin at 4:00 pm.
Tickets $12 at thebailey.ca or call the Box Office Monday to Friday from 12-4 pm.
Only 143 tickets available for this screening.
If tickets are available, they will go on sale at the venue 30 minutes before the screening.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time.
Upcoming films in the series are:
Ali & Ava: December 12 - Using great music and infused with humour, Ali & Ava is a compelling contemporary romance that explores the developing relationship between the good natured and eccentric Ali and Ava, an Irish-born teacher and single mother of five. Both lonely for different reasons, they bond through their love of music, and find warmth, kindness, and humour with each other.