National Film Day

Back to God’s Country

Wednesday, April 17 | 7:00-9:30 PM

Celebrate National Film Day at Dalnavert with a special 100th-anniversary screening of Back to God's Country.

The first (and earliest surviving) feature film made in Canada by Canadians, Back to God’s Country tells the story of Delores LeBeau, who goes on a treacherous journey to the Arctic with her husband on a vessel captained secretly by the man who murdered her father. In a tense and action-packed sequence, Delores must save her husband from the malicious Rydal and survive in the unfamiliar Arctic conditions.

Written and starring female filmmaking pioneer and creative powerhouse of the silent era, Nell Shipman, this is also the most successful silent film in Canadian history and is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019.

Director: David Hartford 
Run time: 73 minutes

Admission is FREE. Beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase on-site!

RSVP at www.showpass.com/back-to-gods-country .