The National Film Board of Canada in collaboration with Next Gen Men, present a screening & discussion of:

Sons (Justin Simms | 2024 | 70 mins)

Set against the backdrop of his son’s first five years of life—from cooing infant to hurricane of a boy—filmmaker Justin Simms looks at modern masculinity through the lens of fatherhood as he asks an increasingly urgent question: How do we teach our boys to be better men?

With Sons, eight eventful years in the making, the Newfoundland-based filmmaker confronts the challenge with imagination and creative flair, crafting a big-hearted documentary essay on parenting, patriarchy—and the pain and pleasure of guiding boys through the turbulent cultural waters of the early 21st century.

The film will be followed by a post-screening discussion and fireside chat with director Justin Simms, and Next Gen Men Director of Programming Jonathon Reed.

Reserve your ticket here.