VIFF Centre – Vancity Theatre
1181 Seymour St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 3M7
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Stolen Time | Helene Klodawsky | 2023 | 85 minutes
A compelling call for justice, Stolen Time follows charismatic elder rights lawyer Melissa Miller as she takes on the corporate for-profit nursing-home industry—an industry notorious for its lack of transparency and accountability. As the legal battle unfolds, families, frontline caregivers and change-makers chronicle an urgent crisis with ramifications—and inspiration—for us all.
* On Thursday, March 21 there will be a special panel discussion after the screening featuring industry experts:
Sara Pon (panelist)
Sara Pon is a staff lawyer and researcher at Seniors First BC, and co-chair of the BC Adult Abuse and Neglect Prevention Collaborative.
Bruce Devereux (panelist)
Bruce Devereux is a Recreation Therapist with thirty-two years of experience in the not-for-profit aging care sector. Creativity, collaboration, and community are themes that guide his practice and program delivery.
Julia Henderson (panelist)
Julia Henderson in an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of British Columbia, holds a PhD in Theatre, and is Chair of the North American Network in Aging Studies.