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Free screening: The road to the Special Olympics

Join CBC Montreal on April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. for a free screening and Q&A about the fascinating world where athletes with an intellectual difference are at the forefront.

Join CBC Montreal for a documentary screening on April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Rana Liu · CBC Communications ·
Drawing of two athletes running on a track that is circling a planet. Writing: "A Gem of an Idea; CHAMPIONS; Free screening and Q&A with director"
Join CBC Montreal for a free screening and director talkback about the fascinating world where athletes with an intellectual difference are at the forefront. (Rana Liu/CBC)

Join CBC at the Maison de la Culture Monkland on Wednesday, April 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. for a screening of the documentary Champions, which follows two Quebec athletes on a three-year journey to the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi.

The screening will be followed by a conversation with the film's director, Helgi Piccinin, who is the brother of one of the film's main characters, Stéphane.

The event is free, but you have to register in advance.

The details:

When: Wednesday, April 3, 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Maison de la Culture Pavillon Monkland. 6400 Monkland Ave. (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce)

Cost: Free, but you have to register in advance

Register for the event here.

Three athletes on a podium, raising their arms up after receiving their medals.
The documentary Champions follows two Quebec athletes on a three-year journey to the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games. In this shot, Stéphane Piccinin receives the 1,500-metre gold medal that would ensure his place on Team Canada. (Champions)

About CBC Montreal and Benny Library's partnership

Gem of an Idea is a series of free monthly events dedicated to sparking new ideas and conversations through a mix of information and interactive activities. From documentary screenings to hands-on workshops, all the events are free with registration on the Benny Library's website.

Two athletes doing push-ups looking directly at the camera. Audrey (woman) on the left, and Stephane (mane) on the right.
Audrey Vincent and Stéphane Piccinin gather in Toronto for the last Team Canada Special Olympics training camp before the departure for the United Arab Emirates World Games in 2019. (Champions)
A Gem of an Idea with the CBC logo and the Benny Library logo A hand holding a light bulb with the CBC gem inside of it
(Kerry Ho/CBC)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rana Liu

Communications Officer

Rana Liu is a Communications Officer at CBC Quebec working in community engagement and outreach. She has previously worked in community development and education. She is looking for new ways to connect with underserved communities on the stories and issues that matter to them.

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