Forest City Film Festival – November 1 Screenings Schedule
Shorts Program: Still They Rise - 10 AM - Wolf Performance Hall
Through hardship and trouble, these voices ring clear, loud, and unbeaten. Come get inspired by the tremendous strength and resolve in this inspiring selection of shorts.
Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, Dile Que No Soy Malo) - 12 PM - Imagine Cinemas London 1
While spending his summer smoking up, selling moonshine at the beach, and partying late into the night, a teenager in the Bronx is forced to grow up when his girlfriend gets pregnant.
Nika & Madison - 12:15 PM - Wolf Performance Hall
At the hands of a predatory police officer, Madison is narrowly saved by best friend Nika with unexpected consequences.
Team of the Century - 2:15 PM - Imagine Cinemas London 1
A team that made history, a city that found its pride.
House M.D. with David Shore - 2:30 PM - Wolf Performance Hall
A special screening of what some critics call “the best hour in Television”. Created by David Shore, House M.D. follows the eponymous doctor (portrayed by Hugh Laurie) in heartfelt stories that deftly combine mystery, comedy, and philosophy on the human condition. Relive a classic episode and join David Shore (and special guests) in a Q&A.
Halved - 2:30 PM - Imagine Cinemas London 2
Set in the Philippines in the year 2006, Halved tells the story of a young woman named Maya who must choose between supporting her family, or staying true to her values and pursuing a real love connection.
Mile End Kicks - 4:15 PM - Wolf Performance Hall
Looking for a change of scenery and a new direction, a young journalist (Euphoria's Barbie Ferreira) moves to Montreal to write a book about Alanis Morisette's Jagged Little Pill.
Yes - 4:15 PM - Imagine Cinemas London 1
This year's most provocative and politically radical film follows a part-time songwriter, part-time escort to the rich and powerful, who is hired to compose a new national anthem for Israel in the aftermath of October 7th.
Racewalkers - 5 PM - Imagine Cinemas London 2
A debut feature from Phil Moniz and Kevin Claydon, RACEWALKERS follows a struggling racewalking coach and a washed-up MLB player who form an unexpected alliance when presented with the opportunity to take on the world of racewalking at a higher level than ever before.
Exclusion: Beyond the Silence - 6:45 PM - Wolf Performance Hall
Directed by and featuring Keira Loughran, this film documents the journeys of two women and their exploration of their families' experiences with the Exclusion Act, as well as the trauma and hardships that came as a result.
We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes - 7 PM - Imagine Cinemas London 2
Follow the journey of the farmerettes as they embody a true Canadian spirit of dedication, resilience, and unity during the Second World War.
Deathstalker - 8:30 PM - Imagine Cinemas London 2
A swordfighter in a world full of monsters and magic attempts to get rid of a cursed amulet that will not leave his side, in this remake of the 80s fantasy adventure, executive produced by Slash.
Unlabelled - 9 PM - Wolf Performance Hall
Embodiment, empowerment, Trans joy. A raw and vibrant exploration of the universal journey towards autonomy, authenticity and fulfilment in its many unique forms.
No Other Choice - 9:30 PM - Imagine Cinemas London 1
In Park Chan-wook's latest, after being given the axe at work, a newly unemployed man becomes a serial killer, knocking off similiarly qualified individuals, ensuring his employment in a competitive job market.
Coexistence, My Ass! - 12:15 PM - Imagine Cinemas London 2
From a village based on the ideal of coexistence between Arabs and Jews, Wahat as-Salam/ Neve Shalom, Noam Shuster grew up as the poster child for peace between Israel and Palestine. As the region escalates into devastating violence and the death toll rises, Noam pivots to stand-up comedy to make people confront hard truths about Israel that are no laughing matter.
