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SUMMARY:Short Films\, Big Questions @Calgary Justice Film Festival (CJFF)
LOCATION:The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland\, 750 9 Avenue SE\, Calgar
 y
DESCRIPTION:SHORT FILMS\, BIG QUESTIONS 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Saturday\, Nove
 mber 7\, 2026 (Time includes a 30 minute community discussion after the fi
 lm) Burnswest Theatre | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland | 750 9 Av
 enue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta FILM SYNOPSES: To the Embers (Feu Fantôme): S
 even years ago\, the filmmaker was raped. Three years ago\, the rapist wro
 te the filmmaker a letter to take responsibility for his actions. This fil
 m is their open letter to rape culture. Do Not Stay Silent: In Escuintla\,
  Guatemala\, where 4 out of every 10 victims of sexual violence are childr
 en\, Jennifer should have been just another statistic. But at 12 years old
 \, Jennifer defended herself against an older man who attempted to rape he
 r. Now at 16 years old\, Jennifer embarks on a journey of finding her voic
 e and advancing in her restoration as she works to form a community of res
 toration for other survivors of sexual violence in her community in Guatem
 ala\, helping other girls and women know that they are not alone\, and tha
 t they must not stay quiet. Adas Falasteen: This documentary tells the sto
 ry of a Palestinian chef and his role in using his hobby as a shield again
 st the famine caused by the war on Gaza\, preserving the spirit of resilie
 nce and hope within his community. Letters For Peace: “Stop killing us\,
 ” pleads Luiz Fernando\, 14 years old\, in his letter addressed to the S
 upreme Federal Court. In this film-letter\, he and four other children liv
 ing in favelas advocate for their right to play and study\, revealing thei
 r dreams and fears amidst the violence of police operations in Rio de Jane
 iro. From the perspective of childhood\, Letters For Peace discusses the s
 tate’s public security policies. CULTURE IN ACTION: This year marks the 
 inaugural year of CJFF's Culture in Action initiative\, filling The Conflu
 ence with art and performance for all three days of the festival. We invit
 e 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\, a
 nd so we open a few extra spots to make sure our seats are full. Registrat
 ion does not guarantee a seat\, so please arrive early. Seating is first c
 ome\, first served. Find all films and times here: https://justicefilmfest
 ival.ca/cjff-2026-films. FILM CONTENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Given the nature of
  documentary film and CJFF's focus on justice and human rights\, some film
 s 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 r
 ecordings will be taken by CJFF and the public throughout this event and p
 ublished online. OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER: We are so grateful for our partne
 rship with the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown and the connected Homewo
 od Suites by Hilton Calgary Downtown. If you are coming into Calgary for C
 JFF 2026\, or are planning a fun stay-cation\, snooze well at a lovely hot
 el just a 15 minute walk\, and 3 minute drive\, from the doors of The Conf
 luence! Room rates are available November 5th to November 8th\, 2026. Expl
 ore the hotels' wonderful CJFF 2026 discounts by clicking HERE!
URL:https://canadianlocals.ca/calgary/events/short-films-big-questions-calg
 ary-justice-film-festival-cjff
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