NIPD 2023 Film Screening | 'Slash/Back'

Join us June 21 for an Indigenous Peoples Day at the AGA with and enjoy two free film screenings. Our second screening is Slash/Back, a Canadian Inuit science fiction thriller directed by Nyla Innuksuk in her feature film debut. If you like fun, coming of age thrillers that is a unique mix of contemporary sci-fi and traditional Inuit myth this film might be right for you. 

This screening is part of the AGA’s programming to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.The gallery will be open to the public with free admission courtesy of the Capital Power Indigenous Art Fund. Join us from 11am to 5pm with free art activities, music, and performances. See our full list of exhibitions here.  

About the Film

Set in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, a sleepy hamlet nestled in the majestic mountains of Baffin Island in the Arctic Ocean, Slash/Back opens as the village wakes up to a typical summer day. No School, no cool boys (well... except one), and 24-hour sunlight. But for Maika and her ragtag friends, the usual summer is suddenly not in the cards when they discover an alien invasion threatening their hometown. These teenagers have been underestimated their whole lives but, using makeshift weapons and their horror movie knowledge, they face off against the aliens. 

Please note: This film is 14A (suitable for persons 14 years of age or older) and persons under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. There are depictions of violence, gore and strong language. This film is intended for an older teen and adult audience. 

About Film Night: Film Night is part of AGA’s public programming that highlights themes from current exhibitions or social and cultural affairs. This is a special National Indigenous People’s Day Film Screening. The regularly scheduled Film Night is the 2nd Thursday of the month. If you would like to be notified about upcoming films or to suggest a film for screening, please email Michael at Michael.Goto.Magnussen@youraga.ca. Alternatively, you can subscribe to our E-News or follow us @youraga on social media to get the latest news.