5 Documentary Films : 5 Days
June 1 – 5, 2026
Show Times: 7:00pm
The Monarch Theatre
FREE Admission * must reserve tickets. View schedule and links below.
Note: The Monarch concessions will be available (cash only) during the festival.
Labeled: The Missing, Murdered and Forgotten
Monday, June 1, 2026 : 7:00pm
The Monarch Theatre
Labeled: The Missing, Murdered, and Forgotten is a harrowing, intimate journey into the lives of three Indigenous women who were abused, exploited, and harmed during their time in Edmonton’s sex industry.
This documentary provides an in-depth and unfiltered exposé of the intergenerational trauma and racism that many Indigenous people face – trauma which is deeply rooted within Canadian identity – and brings awareness to the 4000+ Women and Girls who are Missing, Murdered and Forgotten across Canada.
Visit the website for more information: Labeled Docuseries
Bridging The Gap
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 : 7:00pm
The Monarch Theatre
Bridging the Gap tells the stories of newcomers through a strengths-based, resilient lens that highlights the depth of these families’ investment in both their future and in their children’s education. This is often cited as the driving force behind the difficult choices and sacrifices these families have to make to come to Canada.
Visit the website for more information: Bridging The Gap
These Four Walls
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 : 7:00pm
The Monarch Theatre
This documentary is an important and historical record of the voices of survivors of institutionalization. It will be of interest to many self-advocates, educators, advocacy and disability groups, human rights activists, community groups and more.
Over the past year, These Four Walls has been in the film festival circuit. It was shown in 19 different film festivals in Canada. It has received the Best Manitoba Director award at the Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF), an Official Selection at the Regina International Film Festival and Awards, an Honorable Mention at the Montreal International Film Festival, and a Nominee at the Saskatchewan International Film Festival.
Visit the website for more information: These Four Walls
The Fruit Machine
Thursday, June 4, 2026 : 7:00pm
The Monarch Theatre
The Fruit Machine focusses on first-person survivors of the LGBT Purge. Survivors from both the Canadian Armed Forces and the Federal Public Service share their personal stories of discrimination. Supporting these survivors are key voices of corroboration. These voices include a journalist who was embedded with the RCMP during the Purge, as well as respected queer activists, writers, scholars, community leaders, and the lawyer who represented members in the LGBT Purge class action lawsuit which delivered the largest settlement for LGBT historical discrimination in the world ($145 million).
The Fruit Machine was nominated for a 2019 Canadian Screen Award for Best Documentary, Best Documentary with the Writers Guild of Canada, and a Canadian Association of Journalists Award for Best Human Rights Reporting. The film enjoyed an international film festival tour, securing Jury and Audience Awards for Best Documentary Film.
Visit the website for more information: The Fruit Machine
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In My Own Time
Friday, June 5, 2026 : 7:00pm
The Monarch Theatre
In My Own Time follows the emotional stories of people across Canada who chose to end their suffering through medical assistance in dying (MAID). Navigating this decision leads to life-affirming realizations with family and friends. Internationally recognized medical and legal experts explain why access to MAID is worth protecting
Visit the website for more information: In My Own Time