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Brantford Public Library
173 Colborne Street , Brantford, Ontario, N3T 2G8
Brantford Public Library
173 Colborne Street , Brantford, Ontario, N3T 2G8
As part of THE NFB IN LIBRARIES programming, the Brantfort Public Library will present We Were Children to highlight National Day of Truth & Reconciliation.
We Were Children | Director: Tim Wolochatiuk | 2012 | 1 h 22 min
In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. As young children, Lyna and Glen were taken from their homes and placed in church-run boarding schools, where they suffered years of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, the effects of which persist in their adult lives. We Were Children gives voice to a national tragedy and demonstrates the incredible resilience of the human spirit.
Warning: this film contains disturbing content and is recommended for audiences 16 years of age and older. Parental discretion, and/or watching this film within a group setting, is strongly advised. If you need counselling support, please contact Health Canada.
FREE SCREENING
To have more information on this screening, consult the library’s website.
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