Sweetland Screening and Virtual Post-Show
Q&A with filmmaker Christian Sparkes

The tale of a threatened Newfoundland community and one man’s unwavering fight to defy its demise.

Starring Game of Thrones’ Mark Lewis Jones and Mary Walsh of This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Sweetland, directed and adapted by Christian Sparkes and based on Michael Crummey’s novel, is a poignant drama set on a remote Newfoundland island. When the mainland government offers residents a generous settlement package to relocate, a determined retired fisherman refuses to leave even as his neighbours begin to depart. The film explores themes of resilience, belonging, and the profound connection between people and their land.


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The Lakefield Literary Festival is a cherished annual event that honours the magic of literature in Canada. For 30 years, the festival has provided a platform for Canadian writers and readers to connect and exchange ideas.

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