All screenings @ Zeidler Hall in the Citadel Theatre, 9828 - 101A Ave
A Common Compassion: AIDS Film Weekend
Dec 1 is World AIDS Day. In honor of this event, and in partnership with HIV Edmonton and the Ainembabazi Children's Project, Metro Cinema is pleased to present this weekend of films about the global AIDS pandemic. Tickets are $6 in advance, or regular Metro prices at the door. Contact Ainembabazi (ainembabazi.org) about advance tickets for Fri & Sun, and HIV Edmonton (hivedmonton.com) about advance tickets for Sat & Mon, or for more information.
- Dec 1 (2006) @ 7pm
- Dec 3 (2006) @ 9pm
Living With Slim
In many African countries, HIV/AIDS is called "Slim." In this film, seven African children, ranging in age from 6 to 17 years old, talk about what it's like to be HIV positive. Of the seven children, four are girls and... view more
Their Brothers' Keepers: Orphaned by AIDS
Theirs is no normal childhood. They are the millions of children whose parents have died of AIDS. They have no time to grieve. They are the parents. Filmed over a 7-month period, Their Brothers' Keepers goes inside Chazanga Compound, a... view more
Citadel renovations are ongoing, so Metro Cinema continues to screen in the Rice Theatre, just down the hall from our normal room. Until we return to the Zeidler, screenings will continue to be from video, and not from 35mm.
Also, all Silver Screen passes are good for 3 months past their normal date of expiry, to thank you for your patience.