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Cineworks is proud to present a free screening of Sophia Wolfe's experimental dance documentary, 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 21 (2025, 30:31 minutes).
The director will be in attendance for a Q&A after the screening.
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𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 21 is a powerful experimental dance documentary that captures a pivotal chapter in the life of Indigenous dance artist, performer, and mother, Starr Muranko. The film follows Starr in the lead-up to the premiere of a deeply personal performance, exploring the intimate intersection of her cultural identity, artistic journey, and the challenges of facing unexpected and life-altering events.
The film is a meditation on the power of resilience, transformation, and healing through the body, as Starr navigates the emotional and spiritual landscape of these challenges.
𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 21 is a celebration of the sacred act of creating in the face of adversity.
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𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 – 7:00 pm (doors 6:30)
The Black Box Studio
Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society
1131 Howe Street (back lane access)
40 people limit
This event requires prior registration to attend. Link to register in our Stories (Our Events).
Questions: [email protected]
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Please note that Cineworks doesn’t have parking spots available for events. We kindly encourage anyone driving to our space to consider using metered parking in the surrounding streets or one of the parking lots located nearby. Thank you.
Cineworks would like to thank our generous funders: BC Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, the City of Vancouver, and the Province of British Columbia (Gaming) for making our services and programs supporting independent filmmakers possible.
@maiwolfe@ravenspiritdance@starr_wind@makemamamagic@formvancouver
I use to be so nervous about travelling with Sami until I started to give it a try…some tips I have learnt along the way and what I wish I would have known back then to ease my fears 💕
I use to be so nervous about travelling with Sami until I started to give it a try…some tips I have learnt along the way and what I wish I would have known back then to ease my fears 💕
If you want a gentle hug coming into your inbox that brings advocacy, self-care, a whole lot of love for my T 21 Mamas and by extension to the communities and our friends and family that support us and our families, you might want to consider joining the newsletter.
If you’d like to sign up comment “HEART” and I’ll send you a direct message with the link.
I’m looking forward to connecting with you deeper! 💙💛
From overwhelmed to overjoyed. A day in the life of parenting a child with Down syndrome looks different for everyone and that’s okay.
Five years ago, birthday parties felt defeating. Sami would get overstimulated, confused, and I’d leave feeling like we failed. Fast forward to the other week at a TaeKwonDo birthday party when everything shifted.
Sami (now 8!) participated, danced, ate cake, and genuinely enjoyed himself. But here’s what really changed: **I relaxed.** I stopped trying to make him fit a mold and started embracing our own way of doing things.
The biggest win? I got to connect with other moms while Sami genuinely enjoyed himself and played with friends. That feeling of “we did it” was mutual and it felt amazing.
**Key takeaway:** Growth happens for both of us. The more I’ve learned who Sami is, the more I’ve let go of expectations. And when we’re met with kindness and understanding, we all thrive.
To every parent navigating this journey: your way is the right way. 💙💛
A therapist once told me something that completely shifted my perspective: “There’s nothing to fix. It’s always about finding ways to connect more.”
This simple statement changed how I approach everything. Whether it’s a therapy sessions, chaotic mornings or a tough moments with Sami. Instead of trying to fix what feels broken, I focus on creating connection: to ourselves, our bodies, our environment, and each other.
When we prioritize connection over correction, we create space for self-regulation, understanding, and real magic. Because at the end of the day, we’re all just searching for ways to feel seen, understood, and connected.
I’d love to know, what helps you find connection in challenging moments? 💙
