Hello Film! Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance

*Free screening at the NFB!* Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance captures pivotal moments that sparked Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ movement, honouring the activists and elders whose resistance led to the rights we have today. Through rarely seen archival footage and first-person accounts, audiences are brought to the frontlines of the struggle. From police raids to early drag shows, community organizing to the House of Commons—the complex history of the country’s diverse communities is brought to life. Key milestones illustrate the power of taking it into the streets and underscore how easily the rights we’ve fought for can be revoked, making the documentary essential viewing for all Canadians. Unflinching, bold, enraging, hopeful; Parade is a vital new chapter in the queer canon. Dir.: Noam Gonick, 2025. 96 minutes. Original English version, French subtitles. This Québec premiere is presented in collaboration with Fierté Montréal and image+nation, and will be followed by a Q&A with contributors to the film. The documentary will be preceded by the short film I Like Girls (Diane Obomsawin, 2016, 8 min)