Film Screening
SURVIVOR MADE
Apollo Cinema, 141 Ontario St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 4Y5, Canada
Wed, Apr 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM EDT
1 hr 30 mins
Hosted by Krysta Traianovski, Movies for Good KW
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The Film
SURVIVOR MADE follows a group of survivors as they defy the odds—building their own thriving businesses in Los Angeles, lobbying for change in Washington D.C., and fighting to prove that investing in survivors saves lives.
From executive producers Padma Lakshmi, Roxane Gay, Chase Joynt, Nava Mau, Debbie Millman, Alok Vaid-Menon, and Fawzia Mirza, and director Drew Denny, SURVIVOR MADE is a call to action, a celebration of resilience, and a demand for change. See how small acts drive big change—and discover your role in ending gender-based violence.
From executive producers Padma Lakshmi, Roxane Gay, Chase Joynt, Nava Mau, Debbie Millman, Alok Vaid-Menon, and Fawzia Mirza, and director Drew Denny, SURVIVOR MADE is a call to action, a celebration of resilience, and a demand for change. See how small acts drive big change—and discover your role in ending gender-based violence.
Title
SURVIVOR MADE
Release
2024
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NR
Genre
Documentary
Director
Drew Denny
Origin
United States
Language
English
Join me for a screening of SURVIVOR MADE
Watch an incredible movie and support SASC WR!
Note from the organizer:
"After seeing the online premiere, I wanted to bring this film to Kitchener to showcase its powerful message about supporting survivors, and to show a different way of using entrepreneurship for good! As a director at a startup incubator, I wanted to highlight how entrepreneurship can be a transformative tool for economic empowerment.
This film screening is a fundraiser for SASC WR (Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region) who supports victims locally. Since 1989 the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region has been transforming lives in our community. Learn more at: https://www.sascwr.org/"
Note from the organizer:
"After seeing the online premiere, I wanted to bring this film to Kitchener to showcase its powerful message about supporting survivors, and to show a different way of using entrepreneurship for good! As a director at a startup incubator, I wanted to highlight how entrepreneurship can be a transformative tool for economic empowerment.
This film screening is a fundraiser for SASC WR (Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region) who supports victims locally. Since 1989 the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region has been transforming lives in our community. Learn more at: https://www.sascwr.org/"
Krysta Traianovski, Movies for Good KW
Contact Host
Reviews
“Important, heartfelt, compelling, impactful, and perfectly timed. ”
“Conveys a vision of what could be that's so necessary right now!”
“I can't stop thinking about this film. It's given me the fire to get to work.”
“SURVIVOR MADE offers a beacon of hope, elevating the strength found in queer community and self-love.”
“Magnificent. This film was created in a trauma-informed way that left me feeling hopeful, courageous, in awe, and joyful. Thank you! ”
“A joyful portal of survivorship!”
“Demonstrates how much hard work it takes to build and heal, how much community it takes, and how many generations are benefited by the work.”
“Hopeful, realistic, brilliant, and even-handed about solutions [for survivors] within our grasp. ”
“I loved watching real-time survivors grow with their families. I felt blessed to witness a journey that is limitless.”
“These are important stories that need to be heard.”
“The humanity of this film is what we need to counteract gender-based violence on a global scale.”
“I am empowered to keep lifting my voice and advocating for survivors.”
“This is the kind of storytelling survivors deserve.”
“Getting to know each of the survivors created a genuine connection. These stories resonate. ”
“It is joyful, inspiring, heartwarming and really provides a blueprint for how we should be thinking about solutions in the times ahead of us. We are the solutions! We are the ones...SURVIVOR MADE shines a spotlight on the tenacity of survivors. ”
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make a donation to SASC WR?
You can donate in-person at the screening event or visit https://www.sascwr.org/donate.html
Where is Apollo Cinema? Is the venue accessible?
Apollo Cinema is located at 141 Ontario St. N in downtown Kitchener and is accessible by bus and LRT. Apollo Cinema If you need support with accessibility for the venue, please visit their website for more info: https://apollocinema.ca/accessibility/
Where can I park?
Street parking near the venue is limited. Find a nearby City of Kitchener parking space: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/parking/find-a-place-to-park.aspx
Who is hosting this event?
Krysta is an Associate Director at Velocity, the University of Waterloo's startup incubator. After watching the film online, she thought it had a great message about using entrepreneurship to uplift people and wanted to host a fundraiser for SASC by bringing the film to Kitchener!
Why are ticket prices in USD?
The SURVIVOR MADE film uses the Gathr platform to organize screenings and deliver the film files to host theatres. Unfortunately, they do not offer a feature to charge for tickets in other currencies. We apologize for any inconvenience and have tried to label the ticket descriptions clearly that all prices are in USD.
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