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SUMMARY:Eyes of Ghana: Evening Film Screening at Todmorden Mills
DESCRIPTION:Presented By\nToronto Pan African Film Festival\n\nExperience a compelling film screening that explores Ghana’s cinematic history and cultural legacy. Watch The Eyes of Ghana\, curated by the Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival and directed by Ben Proudfoot\, following legendary camera operator Chris Hesse as he shares his historic archive with filmmaker Anita Afonu. Enjoy live Ghanaian drumming before the screening and hear reflections from Ghanaian Canadian producer Nana Adwoa Frimpong. Discover rare images from the independence era and learn how storytelling\, mentorship\, and archival film preserve collective memory and inspire new generations.
URL:https://trfmedia.com/event/eyes-of-ghana-evening-film-screening-at-todmorden-mills/
LOCATION:Todmorden Mills\, 67 Pottery Rd\, East York\, Ontario\, M4K 2B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Sacred Water: A Special Screening & Men’s Talk-Back Experience
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 4 • 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM\nHosted by: Mic Truth\, L.A. Wade\, Myka Kandake \nSacred Water Film Club: Men’s Edition\nAfter a powerful\, sold-out women’s screening in November\, the demand was immediate and clear:\nthe men wanted their own night.\nA space to watch\, reflect\, question\, and speak freely among other men guided by facilitators who understand both the sensitivity and the urgency of the conversation. \nIn response\, The Black Lens Society is proud to present Sacred Water: The Men’s Only Screening & Talk-Back an intimate gathering created specifically for Black men seeking clarity\, insight\, connection\, and perspective. This event is presented in collaboration with the Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival (TPAFF)\, ThisisLAWade Inc.\, and TRF Media. \nThis session will be co-facilitated by Mic Truth\, multi-lingual artist and Host\, L.A. Wade and Myka Kandake\, two women deeply committed to supporting Black men’s healing journeys. Their role in this space is to listen\, hold\, and guide\, while honouring men’s voices\, questions\, and lived experiences. \nThis is not a lecture. This is not judgment. This is a safe space for men to understand themselves and the women in their lives on a deeper level. \nWhy a Men’s Sacred Water Event?\nThe first screening for women revealed topics\, reflections\, and truths that many men realized they had never heard\, never asked about\, or never been invited into. \nThis men’s experience is designed to: \n\nBuild emotional literacy and self-reflection\nExplore themes around pleasure\, intimacy\, and cultural memory from a male lens\nOpen conversations men rarely get to have — especially with other men\nListen to and learn from insights shared by women in the first session\nDevelop a deeper understanding of the Black feminine experience without blame or pressure\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach Film Club session blends: \n\nFilm + Dialogue: Screening Sacred Water followed by intentional talk-back\nGuided Self-Reflection: Understanding identity\, intimacy\, and cultural expectations\nCollective Conversation: A safe\, facilitated discussion shaped by men’s perspectives\nCommunity Connection: Brotherhood\, insight\, and shared clarity\nLocal Black-Business Support: Light refreshments \n\nAbout the Film\nSacred Water by Olivier Jourdain\nA revealing documentary exploring women’s pleasure and the ancestral practices that honour it\, offering men a window into knowledge\, culture\, and tradition not often accessible in Western contexts. \nLimited Seating: This Event Will Sell Out!\nOur last session sold out in less than a week.\nSpace is intentionally intimate to protect the container and foster real conversation. \nIf you want to attend\, secure your seat as soon as possible. \nEau du Soleil – Sky Tower\n30 Shore Breeze Drive – 7th Floor Theatre\nEtobicoke\, Ontario\nM8V 0J1 \nSign Up Now\nRegistration is free:\nwww.thisislawade.com/events \nPlease note: we’ll be recording the event\, but only the testimonial audio you approve will be shared\, and any video used for promotions will be handled with care and discretion.
URL:https://trfmedia.com/event/sacred-water-a-special-screening-mens-talk-back-experience/
LOCATION:Select Eau du Soleil – Sky Tower\, 30 Shore Breeze Drive\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, M8V 0J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:SIP + READ with L.A. Wade
DESCRIPTION:SIP + READ with L.A. Wade\nOfficial Book Launch of Volume 3: Optical Delusions\nBlackhurst Cultural Centre (Inside A Different Book List)\nFriday\, August 22\, 2025\n6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nAdmission: FREE (RSVP required – limited seating) \nSponsored by: TRFMEDIA \nJoin award-winning author\, filmmaker\, and mental health strategist L.A. Wade for an intimate evening of wine\, reading\, and real talk as she launches the highly anticipated third volume in her critically acclaimed series\,\nThe Adventures of a Recovering Love Addict – Volume 3: Optical Delusions. \nThis SIP + READ experience is free to attend\, but space is limited—RSVP now to claim your seat at this one-of-a-kind literary and sensory experience. \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nA Live Reading from Optical Delusions\nA Guided Wine Tasting from L.A. Wade’s exclusive wine collection\, courtesy of her sponsor C.H. Haughton Wines.  Each wine is inspired by the emotional palette of her books: \n\nTrilogy – bold\, layered\, unforgettable\nMoscato – sweet\, seductive\, with a twist\nRiesling – crisp\, refreshing\, full of light\n\nA Community Conversation on the themes that connect us: \n\nHave you ever bartered sex for love?\nHealing as a Lifestyle\nHow women become co-conspirators in their own pain—and how we reclaim our power\n\nBook + Wine Sales On Site:\nGet your signed copy of Optical Delusions and place your order for L.A.’s signature wine collection before it sells out. \nWHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS:\n\nBe the first to hear excerpts from Volume 3: Optical Delusions\nTaste the wines that were born from the stories themselves\nEngage in honest conversations with a vibrant community\nPurchase your signed copy and support a Black woman-owned storytelling brand\nReflect\, sip\, and connect in an unforgettable space
URL:https://trfmedia.com/event/sip-read-with-l-a-wade/
LOCATION:Blackhurst Cultural Centre (Inside A Different Book List)\, 779 Bathurst St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 0B7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Sacred Water: A Special Screening & Women's Talk-Back Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Black Len’s Society has created a Film Club Series designed to spark conversation\, reflection\, and connection within the Black community. This event is presented in collaboration with the Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival (TPAFF)\, ThisisLAWade Inc.\, and TRF Media. \nEach screening will center on a different theme that touches on vital aspects of Black life\, culture\, and healing. From joy and pleasure to grief and resilience\, these curated films provide an entry point into honest dialogue and community engagement. \nThe series begins in November 2025 with a groundbreaking screening of Sacred Water by Olivier Jourdain. After a seasonal pause\, gatherings will continue monthly from January 2026\, each one exploring a new theme through film and facilitated discussion. \nEach session blends: \n\nFilm + Dialogue: Afrikan-inspired and Black-centered films that open the door to meaningful conversation.\nGuided Reflection: Space for personal insight\, collective healing\, and community-building.\nGuest Voices: Storytellers\, experts\, and community leaders who deepen the discussion.\n\nThe series will conclude in June 2026\, just ahead of TPAFF’s annual festival in August—bringing audiences together in preparation for a season of celebration\, creativity\, and cultural connection. \nOpening Event: Sacred Water – A Special Screening & Talk-Back (Women Only Event)\nWe launch the series with the acclaimed Rwandan documentary Sacred Water (55 min)\, a revealing look at cultural traditions around feminine pleasure and the ritual of “sacred water.” \nFollowing the film\, L.A. Wade will moderate a talk-back with Myka Kandake\, founder of Mastering My Magic\, a transformational guide who helps Black women reclaim pleasure\, embody ease\, and step into the fullness of their power through rituals\, retreats\, and sacred community. \nSeats are limited\, if you’ve registered and seats are filled we’ll invite you to another blocked date and time for another screening. This first gathering of 14 women will be a safe\, healing-centered circle where film\, ritual\, and dialogue intersect. \n  \nFilm Synopsis:\nSacred Water by Olivier Jourdain — A transformative journey exploring Black women’s entitlement to joy\, sensuality\, and radical self-love. \nThis is a groundbreaking film that invites audiences into Rwanda’s traditions around female sexuality and sacred water. Guided by Vestine\, the film confronts Western taboos and reframes female pleasure as both heritage and ritual. \n  \nPlease note: we’ll be recording the event\, but only the testimonial audio you approve will be shared\, and any video used for promotions will be handled with care and discretion.
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LOCATION:Select Eau du Soleil – Sky Tower\, 30 Shore Breeze Drive\, Etobicoke\, Ontario\, M8V 0J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Ase Community Foundation: 5th Anniversary Gala & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Night of Elegance and Celebration – Uplifting Unseen Legends. \nYou’re Invited:\nA Special Evening of Celebration and Community\nSince 2020\, the ASE Community Foundation has emerged as a national catalyst for systemic change—hosting seminars\, events and research engaging more than 3\,800 participants from every province and territory. This reflects both our expansive national reach and the vital importance of our mission \nWe invite you to join us for a special evening of community\, celebration\, and recognition at the Ase Community Foundation’s 5th Anniversary Gala & Awards. \nThe event will feature thought-provoking keynote addresses\, moving performances\, a celebratory awards ceremony\, and a three-course dinner. Above all\, it will spotlight the achievements of Black Canadians with disabilities—trailblazers whose leadership and impact deserve recognition and celebration. \nHosted by: L.A. Wade \nDate: Saturday\, September 27\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM \nVenue: Delta Hotels Toronto\, Kensington Ballroom\n75 Lower Simcoe St\, Toronto\, ON M5J 3A6 \nASL interpretation will be available throughout the event. \nPurchase your tickets here: https://asecommunityfoundation.com/gala \n 
URL:https://trfmedia.com/event/ase-community-foundation-5th-anniversary-gala-awards/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Toronto\, 75 Lower Simcoe St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 3A6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:"RIDDIM" - Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival (TPAFF) 2025\nCelebrating the festival’s 3rd season with more FREE community programming!\nIn 2025 the Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival is all about the “RIDDIM”. Our curated selection of films will highlight the stories of Black musicians but also feature dynamic music that plays a key role in the storytelling. From documentaries on legendary artists to films where the rhythm of the soundtrack drives the narrative\, “RIDDIM” will celebrate the vital connection between music and Black culture. We invite you to experience the powerful fusion of film and music that honors the creativity and impact of Black musicians worldwide!” ~ Lori Beazer\, Executive Festival Director \nOpening Night Black Carpet Gala – August 14\, 2025 \nFREE Film Screenings – August 14 – 16\, 2025 \nClick here to get your FREE tickets!
URL:https://trfmedia.com/event/riddim-toronto-pan-afrikan-film-festival-2025/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Centre\, 473 Oakwood Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 2R5\, Canada
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