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Smithers Alternative Film Society presents The Old Oak

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17-11-2024 05:00 PM 17-11-2024 07:00 PM 6 Smithers Alternative Film Society presents The Old Oak A plain and honest account of Britain in the era of Brexit, engrossing, thoughtful, heartfelt, angry, hopeful, and altogether valuable. Roi Theatre - Smithers, BC DD/MM/YYYY
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Sunday November 17th, 2024  5:00pm-7:00pm

Roi Theatre - Smithers, BC

Nov 17 The Old Oak (UK) Drama 1h 52m 14A

Pub landlord TJ Ballantyne, living in an impoverished previously thriving community, struggles to hold onto his pub, one of the remaining public spaces where people can meet in the town. An influx of Syrian refugees stokes a xenophobic backlash. A plain and honest account of Britain in the era of Brexit, engrossing, thoughtful, heartfelt, angry, hopeful, and altogether valuable. Winner of audience favourite awards at film festivals across Canada.