The Discarded
Followed by a Q&A with Director Piotr Skowronski
Friday, November 16th at 4:00pm
86 mins | 2018 | Canada
Dir: Piotr Skowronski
Language: English
The Discarded
Debt and unemployment are forces of oppression in Maggie’s world in this gritty story of survival. When her ambitions of becoming a nurse are shattered, Maggie turns to The Program; a short-term work commitment that promises financial freedom. But in The Program, the lines between freedom and slavery quickly blur as Maggie discovers the dark truth about life inside the work camps. Newcomer, Zara Jestadt delivers a gripping performance in this emotionally-charged cautionary tale of systemic decline in social equality and human rights.
Q&A with Director Piotr Skowronski
Born in Poland, Piotr Skowronski immigrated to Canada at an early age. He is a graduate of the Film Production Program at Confederation College and is based in Northern Ontario, driving independent film production forward and developing the industry in the region. His debut feature film These Lovers premiered at the 18th Shanghai International Film Festival and was one of twelve Canadian films screened as part of Telefilm’s The Best of Canada section.
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