REEL Politics Film Series

NEXT SHOW: A Face in the Crowd (1957), screening January 8th

Ambitious young radio producer Marcia Jeffries (Patricia Neal) finds a charming rogue named Larry "Lonesome" Rhodes (Andy Griffith) in an Arkansas drunk tank and puts him on the air. Soon, Rhodes' local popularity gets him an appearance on television in Memphis, which he parlays into national network stardom that he uses to endorse a presidential candidate for personal gain. But the increasingly petulant star's ego, arrogance and womanizing threaten his rise to the top.

Watch the trailer here

A FILM SERIES DEDICATED TO THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY OF POLITICAL LIFE.

REEL Politics is an innovative 8 film series of evenings designed to bring people together at the intersection of politics, culture, and storytelling.

Designed to spark conversation and inspire curiosity, the eight films selected offer a mix of fun, earnest, and borderline surreal perspectives on political life. Each evening will feature special guest observations on the themes or production of the film.

Profits from this series will be used to support the Jaimie Anderson Parliamentary Internships and the Carleton University Graduate Program in Political Management. Our goal support young Canadians who are eager to get involved in public life, equipping them with the tools, experience, and networks they need to make a meaningful impact.

Whether you're a politico, wonk, or just love a good story, REEL Politics invites you to join us for eight nights that will entertain, inform, and (hopefully) inspire. Come for the movie (and the free popcorn!), and help encourage young people and stimulating conversations.

REEL Politics is organized by local volunteers including Mollie Anderson, Jennifer Robson, Kathleen Davis, Isobel Haddow, Samantha Wilkie, Erica Martin, Chris Schlesak and Bruce Anderson. We are grateful for support from a diverse group of generous sponsors, and help in promotion from National Newswatch, Politico, Hill Times and Spark Advocacy.

VISIT OUR SITE TO LEARN MORE: https://reelpolitics.ca

EMAIL: reelpoliticsottawa@gmail.com

X: @ReelPolitics613

BLUESKY: ‪@reelpolitics613.bsky.social‬

INSTAGRAM: @reelpolitics613

SERIES PASS: $50

SINGLE TICKET: $10

Single tickets will be available for purchase September 1st dependent on available space. However, we recommend a series pass as you'll be guaranteed a seat at each show.

DOORS OPEN AT 5:30pm

SCREENING DATES:

October 9th, 2025

November 13th, 2025

December 4th, 2025

January 8th, 2026

Februry 5th, 2026

March 5th, 2026

April 2nd, 2026

(SERIES PASS GIVES YOU ACCESS TO ALL DATES!)

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR NEXT SHOW!*

*Current lineup subject to change

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND GENEROUS DONORS!

Agnico Eagle, Sun Life Financial, The Motion Picture Association - Canada, Glencore, Teck Resources, Abacus Data, Bell, Warner Bros., The Federation of Canadian Municipalities, The Canadian Real Estate Association, The Mining Association of Canada, Politico, spark*advocacy, Rogers, RBC, National Newswatch, The Hill Times, Northstar Public Affairs, Rio Tinto, iPolitics, TC Energy, Railway Association of Canada, Manulife, Canfor, Canadian Bankers Association, Bytowne Cinema

Tim Orr, Doug Hewson, Peter Mansbridge and Cynthia Dale, Rick Anderson, Bruce Anderson and Nancy Jamieson, Seth Richards, Laliit Aggarwall

PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT

Jaimie Anderson Parliamentary Internships

Carleton University Graduate Program in Political Management