Events & Gatherings
Hidden Figures, Theodore Melfi
The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
Hidden Figures
Directed by Theodore Melfi
2016, United States, 127 minutes, PG
In relation to concepts from Kapwani Kiwanga’s exhibition Remediation, this screening will open with the short film Water You Waiting For, a collaborative animated short film from the University of Saskatchewan. The animation translates 16 of the most pressing water security issues facing Canada, and follows a water drop as it takes us on a journey across Canada to highlight the issues that are bringing the delicate balance of water sustainability to the tipping point, but with a resounding chorus of hope.
Water You Waiting For
2023, Canada, 6 minutes, G
Digital Art/Animation: Leanne Read
Musical score: Ricardo Martins
Supervisors: Lisa Birke, Lori Bradford, Dean McNeill
Voices: Tasman and Aurelia Strickert
Chorus vocals: Luiza Martins
February 17 at 1:00PM
Event/Exhibition meta autogenerated block.
When
February 17 at 1:00PM
Where
SaskTel Theatre
Join us for Discovery Cinema, a Saturday afternoon matinee series for all ages. This February, we’re screening a series of films in honour of Black History Month that explore inequality, activism, identity, power, and discrimination.
Film tickets are $10 at the front desk; free admission for members and youth under 18. Seating is first come, first serve.
Talks, tours and other events are admission by donation or free with membership.