Kensington Market: Heart of the City
The Urban Studies Program and the Canadian Film Forum present a special screening of Kensington Market: Heart of the City. On April 8, join for a screening of this documentary film followed by a discussion with filmmaker Stuart Clarfield. Kensington Market: Heart of the City tells the story of generations who have lived in the… Continue Reading Kensington Market: Heart of the City
2025 Innis Alumni Lecture
Join us on April 9 for our 2025 Innis Alumni Lecture, “Can ‘Ex-Cons’ Help Improve the Criminal Justice System?“, with Professor Jeffrey Ian Ross (BA ’85 Innis). The criminal justice system struggles with entrenched issues that demand a fundamental re-evaluation. What if we used the voices of well-educated formerly incarcerated individuals to drive meaningful reform? Drawing… Continue Reading 2025 Innis Alumni Lecture
The Color Purple Screening
Black History Month Film Club (Innis College x Black Student’s Association x CINSSU) presents a special screening of the musical period drama, The Color Purple (2023), on February 25 in recognition of Black History Month. This is the third is a weekly series of three BHM Film Club events. Join us on February 11 for… Continue Reading The Color Purple Screening
Love and Basketball Screening
Black History Month Film Club (Innis College x Black Student’s Association x CINSSU) presents a special screening of the romantic comedy, Love and Basketball (2000), on February 11 in recognition of Black History Month. This is the first is a weekly series of three BHM Film Club events. Join us again on February 18 for… Continue Reading Love and Basketball Screening
One Minute More Book Launch
On February 27, best-selling author, lawyer, and alumnus Robert Rotenberg (BA ’75 Innis) will launch his new novel, One Minute More — the action-thriller prequel to his bestselling novels, What We Buried and Downfall. From 6-7pm, a pre-reception with light refreshments will take place in the College lobby to celebrate the launch of One Minute More.… Continue Reading One Minute More Book Launch
Kanaval Screening and Q&A
Innis College and the Cinema Studies Institute present a special screening of Kanaval on February 20 in recognition of Black History Month. Filmmaker Henri Pardo will join after the screening for a discussion and Q&A moderated by film critic and Woodsworth College alum Sarah-Tai Black (HBA ’15). Winner of TIFF’s 2023 Amplify Voices Award, Kanaval tells… Continue Reading Kanaval Screening and Q&A
Red Fever FREE Innis x OII Film Club Screening and Q&A
Join us for our second Innis College x Office of Indigenous Initiatives Film Club screening. Red Fever is a witty and entertaining feature documentary about the profound yet hidden Indigenous influence on Western culture and identity. The film follows Cree co-director, Neil Diamond, as he asks, “Why do they love us so much?” and sets… Continue Reading Red Fever FREE Innis x OII Film Club Screening and Q&A
Refugee Student Fund Benefit Concert
On December 5, please join us for the eighth annual Refugee Student Fund Benefit Concert, featuring musical and dance performances by students, staff, and alumni of Innis College. All proceeds from this event directly support resettled refugees in their upper years of study at Innis College. A donation to the Innis College Refugee Student Fund is… Continue Reading Refugee Student Fund Benefit Concert
Riceboy Sleeps Screening and Q&A
Innis College and the Cinema Studies Institute present a special screening of Riceboy Sleeps on November 27. Actor Ethan Hwang, from Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy, will join for a post-screening Q&A, moderated by Assistant Professor and Associate Chair of U of T’s Department of East Asian Studies Michelle Cho. Riceboy Sleeps follows So-young, a Korean single… Continue Reading Riceboy Sleeps Screening and Q&A
2024 Harold Innis Lecture
On November 12, Helga Stephenson will deliver the 2024 Harold Innis Lecture titled “Hopes and Dreams: Life Inside Film Festivals.” Helga will talk about her time as the director of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the CEO of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, and now her more recent involvement with Human Rights… Continue Reading 2024 Harold Innis Lecture