Abandoned: The Stories of Japanese War Orphans in The Philippines and China
Learn about the plight of war-displaced Japanese orphans in diaspora who have yet to be recognized almost 80 years after the end of WWII.
aabaakwad – Day 2
December 5–7, 2024 University College, 15 King’s College Circle (UC 140) Innis College, 2 Sussex Avenue (Innis Town Hall) Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle (Great Hall) The Chrysalis, 43 Gerrard St East Free and open to the public. First-come, first-served. Presented in partnership with the Art Museum, aabaakwad (it clears after a storm) is a unique annual… Continue Reading aabaakwad – Day 2
Heritage Toronto presents: Jackie Shane – Any Other Way screening
A lost R&B star who eclipsed Etta James and Little Richard, trans soul singer Jackie Shane blazed an extraordinary trail with an unbreakable commitment to her truth. Forty years after vanishing from public view, this 20th century icon finally gets her second act.
CINSSU presents: Free Friday Film – Black Mail
Come and celebrate CINSSU’s 35th anniversary with a very special screening! Presented on a 16mm print from Media Commons. A short film, “The Return of the Ghost of Reznikoff” will be screened before the feature.
‘Who We Were’ Film Screening
Join us for the premiere of Who We Were, an impactful short film exploring themes of grief, faith, revenge and redemption. This exclusive screening will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session, offering a deeper dive into the film’s message, creative process, and the values that inspired it. Our vision for this event is… Continue Reading ‘Who We Were’ Film Screening
Jagane Thandhiram | Tamil Standup Comedy (6+)
agan Krishnan is here in Canada with his super hit “Jagane Thandhiram” after his London, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand tours! About this Event Jagan Krishnan is a Tamil stand-up comedian who is primarily known for his musical and observational humor. He is known for his take on Harris Jeyaraj and Tamil cinema love songs. He… Continue Reading Jagane Thandhiram | Tamil Standup Comedy (6+)
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 on Thursday, January 16, 2025. 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… Continue Reading Red Fever FREE Innis x OII Film Club Screening and Q&A
CINSSU Fall 2024 Academic Seminar: Informal Archives: from Private Collections to Public Audiences
When and Where Monday, December 02, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm IN-222E Innis College 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 1J5 Speakers Bliss Cua Lim (University of Toronto) Description Drawn from her new book, The Archival Afterlives of Philippine Cinema (Duke University Press, 2024), Bliss Cua Lim focuses on two informal archives that have allowed rare works… Continue Reading CINSSU Fall 2024 Academic Seminar: Informal Archives: from Private Collections to Public Audiences
CINSSU/CSI Film Industry Panel
CINSSU & CSI are having a film industry panel before the Free Friday Film at 6pm.
CINSSU presents: Cruising
This week’s Free Friday Film is Cruising. Free and open to all with a later 7:45pm start time.