justREEL Community Events
Our year-round event series, justREEL, presents documentaries with community partners. Each screening features a discussion with filmmakers, community members, people with lived experience, or topic experts. Contact us if your organization would like to co-host an event relevant to your community or audience.
justREEL Community Events
Vriend to Blackwood: Sexual Orientation, Rights & Equality
This screening and panel will engage audiences with stories about, and information on, past and present LGBTQ+ worker discrimination in Alberta.
Film: Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story
Date: Tuesday July 21, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM Film: 6:30 PM
Location: Burnswest Theatre, The Confluence, 750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary
World Refugee Day
In partnership with the United Nations Association of Canada - Calgary Branch, in observation of World Refugee Day.
Films: Little Sahara & 19 Days
Date: June 20, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM Film: 6:30 PM
Location: Centre For Newcomers, #125, 565 36 St NE. Calgary
Tickets: Free and no registration needed
The Voice of Hind Rajab
Palestine 36
In partnership with the Mount Royal University Palestine Advocacy Club.
Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Jenkins Theatre, Mount Royal University, 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary
Tickets: $5.00
Not Just a Beautiful Game!
In partnership with the Consulate of Mexico, celebrating the FIFA Word Cup! Join us for snacks , fun, and a FREE film about a soccer league for women and street kids in Mexico City.
Film: Angeles FC
Food: Authentic tacos for sale from Mexico City restaurant!
Date: Thursday July 16, 2026
Music & Dancers: 6:00 PM Film: 6:30 PM
Location: Centre For Newcomers, #125, 565 36 St NE. Calgary
Register for FREE tickets by emailing imeclg@sre.gob.mx or just come along in person on the day!
In partnership with Banff for Palestine.
Date: Monday May 15, 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Calgary Public Library, 700 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB, T1W 1N9
Tickets: Free
The Voice of Hind Rajab
In partnership with the University of Calgary Palestine Advocacy Club.
Date: Thursday April 2, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Location: ST 148, Science Theatres Building, University of Calgary, 618 Campus Pl NW
Tickets: $5.00