The Film House
250 St. Paul Street L2R 3M2 Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

PUSH is a celebrated documentary from award-winning director Fredrik Gertten, investigating why we can’t afford to live in our own cities anymore. This FREE virtual screening is presented by the Niagara Poverty Reduction Network and United Way Niagara. STEP 1: Reserve your free film tickets online to watch the entire film on-demand anytime between 17-22 Nov. You will be emailed a unique access link to view the film. STEP 2: Join us for the LIVE local panel discussion and Q...+A on Sun 22 Nov at 7pm on our Facebook page, YouTube channel or website. Panelists include: Christina Thomas, a community leader in the Western Hill neighbourhood of St. Catharines. She is a member of the Rykert Volunteer Committee, a tenant-led neighbourhood association. Part of the group’s mission is erasing the stigma attached to living in subsidized housing by actively displaying the gifts and talents of the people who live in Rykert. Christina currently works for Out of the Cold as a Shelter Attendant, volunteers at New Hope Church and was one of six women chosen to participate in ‘Seat at the Table,' a political mentorship program through the City of St. Catharines. Elisabeth Zimmermann is the Executive Director of the YWCA Niagara Region, a non-profit organization working with homeless women and their families providing emergency shelter, transitional supported housing, ongoing support services and advocacy. Elisabeth’s expertise in the areas of poverty and homelessness is sought out, she is a member of Brock University Board of Trustees; Housing and homelessness Action Plan Task Force; Non-Profit Council and Government Advisory Council for Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce(GNCC). Elisabeth is passionate and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Niagara residents. Jeffery Sinclair is the project lead for the Niagara Region’s Ten-year Housing and Homelessness Action Plan, which provides a collaborative system approach for addressing housing and homelessness needs in response to identified local needs. Jeffrey holds a bachelor of business in International Commerce and Global Development from Niagara College and has provided leadership for local initiatives related to community leadership, social entrepreneurship and poverty reduction. INFO: PUSH - Free Screening + Panel Discussion for National Housing Day

A free ticketed community event presented on National Housing Day by the Niagara Poverty Reduction Network, United Way Niagara, The Film House and the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre PUSH is a celebrated documentary from award-winning director Fredrik Gertten, investigating why we can’t afford to live in our own cities anymore. Housing is a fundamental human right, a precondition to a safe and healthy life. But in cities all around the world, having a place to live is bec...oming more and more difficult. Who are the players and what are the factors that make housing one of today’s most pressing world issues? The film follows Leilani Farha, the UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing, as she’s travelling the globe, trying to understand who’s being pushed out of the city and why. I believe there’s a huge difference between housing as a commodity and gold as a commodity. Gold is not a human right, housing is, says Leilani. STEP 1: Reserve your free film tickets online (www.FirstOntarioPAC.ca) to watch the entire film on-demand between 17-22 November. You will be emailed a unique access link to view the film. STEP 2: Join us for the live local panel discussion and Q+A on Sunday 22 November @ 7pm on the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre’s Facebook page, YouTube channel or website. Panelists include: Jeffrey Sinclair, Elisabeth Zimmermann and Christina Thomas. Moderated by United Way Niagara. www.FirstOntarioPAC.ca #TheArtsLiveHere

It’s okay...film houses are used to being dark. Happy Halloween. Be back soon. #TheArtsLiveHere

Join us virtually for a free screening of PUSH - Free Screening for National Housing Day along with a local panel discussion on housing. This film viewing is a FREE, ticketed community event. Reserve your film tickets online for your link to watch the entire film and live local panel discussion online on Sunday 22 November at 7pm! Panelists include: Jeffrey Sinclair, Elisabeth Zimmermann and Christina Thomas. ... PUSH will be available to view between 17-22 November. You will be sent the link to view the film in advance of the free screening week. This virtual event is presented in partnership with United Way Niagara, Niagara Poverty Reduction Network + FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. https://firstontariopac.ca//Article/EventArticle-Fall2020F

Are you passionate about great storytelling, about exploring the issues that matter, about pushing the boundaries in new audiovisual experiences? NFB is hiring an Animation Executive Producer. Click below for details!