Outsiderness @Calgary Justice Film Festival (CJFF)

OUTSIDERNESS 12:00 PM - 1:25 PM | Saturday, November 7, 2026 (Time includes a 30 minute community discussion after the film) Upper Barracks | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland | 750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta FILM SYNOPSIS: The film is a deeply personal exploration by filmmaker Carlo Alcos, a second-generation Filipino-Canadian whose parents immigrated to British Columbia in the early 1970s. Growing up as a brown kid in a predominantly white suburb, Carlo learned to assimilate to fit in. Through his journey, he begins to question what he lost in the process, and what belonging truly means. Blending family archives, present-day reflections, and candid conversations, Outsiderness unpacks the invisible cost of adaptation and the universal search for identity in multicultural Canada. CULTURE IN ACTION: This year marks the inaugural year of CJFF's Culture in Action initiative, filling The Confluence with art and performance for all three days of the festival. We invite you to arrive early and stay late to experience the full CJFF experience that brings justice stories to life. BE EARLY!: CJFF is entirely free, and so we open a few extra spots to make sure our seats are full. Registration does not guarantee a seat, so please arrive early. Seating is first come, first served. Find all films and times here: https://justicefilmfestival.ca/cjff-2026-films. FILM CONTENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Given the nature of documentary film and CJFF's focus on justice and human rights, some films may contain disturbing, challenging, or sensitive content. CJFF films are presented without edits and are intended for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. USE OF IMAGES ADVISORY: Photographs, video, and recordings will be taken by CJFF and the public throughout this event and published online. OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER: We are so grateful for our partnership with the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown and the connected Homewood Suites by Hilton Calgary Downtown. If you are coming into Calgary for CJFF 2026, or are planning a fun stay-cation, snooze well at a lovely hotel just a 15 minute walk, and 3 minute drive, from the doors of The Confluence! Room rates are available November 5th to November 8th, 2026. Explore the hotels' wonderful CJFF 2026 discounts by clicking HERE!