Thursday, October 26
5:00 - 8:00PM EDT
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
250 St. Paul Street
St. Catharines ON L2R 3M2
Canada
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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.](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_banner_desktop/public/2023-10/PeacebyChocolate_650h.jpg.webp?itok=yFGV13WY)
![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.](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_banner_event_mobile/public/2023-10/PeacebyChocolate_650h.jpg.webp?itok=c2sUvJ9o)
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.