Engaging Evenings: The 1918 Flu Pandemic
Date: Jan 30
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Lecture
Please join Dr. Ean Parsons as he provides an overview of the origins of the 1918 Flu Pandemic and its spread through the military. He will discuss the medial basics of flu and review the effects on military personnel both in Europe and in Newfoundland, using examples of individuals' stories.
Events & Programs
Indigenous Rising, the first roller derby team to represent multiple Nations at the Roller Derby World Cup, unites players across continents to claim space in the sport they love.
Rising Through the Fray follows this groundbreaking team as new generations join, determined to change the face of roller derby—an inclusive, female-empowering sport still lacking diversity.
With candid intimacy, filmmaker Courtney Montour blends energetic gameplay and tender daily moments as skaters from 30+ Nations find strength in each other. Through portraits of Sour Cherry, Krispy, and Hawaiian Blaze, the film reveals displacement, reconnection, resilience, and belonging beyond the track.
Director/Writer: Courtney Montour
Producer: Jason Brennan
88 mins | Canada | English
Q&A with the filmmaker to follow
This film will be closed-captioned.
Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
Free with SJIWFF Screening Pass (ticket must be picked up in person with your pass).
For more information and the full festival lineup, visit SJIWFF Rising Through the Fray