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Watermark

Film Screening: Watermark

Join us for a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Watermark (2014), followed by a Q&A with director Jennifer Baichwal.

May 4, 2 p.m.
Globe Cinema (617 8 Ave SW, Calgary)

Free admission

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