Presenting: The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, Saturday night at The Belleville Theatre Guild.
Supporting the Community Development Council of Quinte
Half of the proceeds from this event’s pass sales will go to support the Community Development Council’s programs
Join us for this special event – Saturday February 22nd – 7:30pm
The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal (Part 1: Looking For A Place To Happen)
Followed by an in-person Q&A with guests; filmmaker Mike Downie and another special guest (to be announced).
Event Details
The Belleville Theatre Guild –
265 Pinnacle Street
Saturday February 22nd
7:30 – 9:30p.m
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Your pass purchase will support the work of the Community Development Council of Quinte whose services aim to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life and health in our community.
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Saturday Night Feature Film Selection
The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal (Part 1:
Looking For A Place To Happen)
A comprehensive exploration of The Tragically Hip’s rise, impact and enduring influence. The first episode is an enlightening story of five high school friends who set out to rock one small town after another in the 1980s.
This homage to one of Canada’s biggest bands will satisfy die hard fans and show those unfamiliar with ‘the Hip’ why their work matters so deeply.
“a definitive look at the Hip, tracking the band from its genesis in school dances and Kingston pubs, through hit albums, massive tours, and a 2016 farewell that brought Canada to tears”, Pat Mullen, POV Magazine
Awards
Winner, People’s Award: TIFF 2024
Winner, Audience Choice Award: Calgary International Film Festival 2024
Q&A with Director Mike Downie and Special Guest (tba)
Mike Downie
Mike Downie is an award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, which promotes reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. He is known for his storytelling that draws on personal experiences, from growing up in a small town to witnessing his brother Gord Downie’s rise to fame with The Tragically Hip. A pivotal moment in his career was sharing the story of Chanie Wenjack, an Ojibway boy who died fleeing a residential school, which inspired the Secret Path project and earned multiple Canadian Screen Awards.
Downie’s acclaimed films include The Hockey Nomad (Best Sports Documentary), Invasion of the Brain Snatchers (Best Science Documentary), and the docu-series The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, which premiered at TIFF 2024. His work captures Canada’s stories, exploring their cultural impact and legacy.
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