As part of THE NFB IN LIBRARIES programming, the BANQ will present two screenings of Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance (En marche: l’amour et la résistance queer) at 2 pm and 6:30 pm.

Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance (En marche: l’amour et la résistance queer) | Director: Noam Gonick,  Producer: Justine Pimlott | 2025 | 96 min | In English with French subtitles

This documentary captures pivotal moments that sparked Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ movement, honouring the activists and elders whose resistance led to the rights we have today.

Through rarely seen archival footage and first-person accounts, audiences are brought to the frontlines of the struggle. From police raids to early drag shows, community organizing to the House of Commons—the complex history of the country’s diverse communities is brought to life. Key milestones illustrate the power of taking it into the streets and underscore how easily the rights we’ve fought for can be revoked, making the documentary essential viewing for all Canadians.

Unflinching, bold, enraging, hopeful; Parade is a vital new chapter in the queer canon.

Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance | OFFICIAL TRAILER on Vimeo

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FREE SCREENINGS

At 2 pm, on the 4th floor: Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance with French subtitles (En marche : l’amour et la résistance queer (v. o.))

At 6:30 pm, on the 4th floor: Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance with French subtitles (En marche : l’amour et la résistance queer (v. o.) )

For more information, visit the library’s page calendar.