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Peace by Chocolate film screening

Be inspired by the remarkable true story that has captured hearts across Canada of a family of Syrian refugees who arrived in Nova Scotia and began a chocolate business called Peace by Chocolate.

Thursday, October 26
5:00 - 8:00PM EDT

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
250 St. Paul Street
St. Catharines ON L2R 3M2
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The faces of two older men, one front profile and one side profile. Both men are bearded and one has grey hair. Three chocolate shapes appear beneath their faces. The faces of two older men, one front profile and one side profile. Both men are bearded and one has grey hair. Three chocolate shapes appear beneath their faces.

About the film

 

After the bombing of his family's chocolate factory, Tareq Hadhad, a charming young Syrian refugee, struggles to settle into small-town life in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Despite moving to a new country, he's intent on pursuing his dream to become a doctor. But when his father, Issam, insists that he must focus on survival, Tareq and his family move towards a different, but familiar path: Rebuilding Issam's chocolate business. When what seemed like a nostalgic attempt to cling onto remnants of an old life past becomes an overnight sensation, Tareq is shocked.

A story of welcoming strangers, starting over and pursuing dreams amidst obstacles, this film is charming and heartfelt.
 

Schedule

5:00 – 6:00pm Newcomer Small Business Market 

6:15pm – 7:45pm Film Screening of Peace by Chocolate

7:45 – 8:00pm Q&A


 

Reserve your seat.

Admission cost: Pay as you're able, but seats must be reserved ahead.

Optional dinner @ $12 per person

MCC is a supporting partner of this event.