In the not-too-distant future, we have solved all the world’s problems, mitigated climate change, eradicated poverty, and achieved true trans-species equality. There’s just one catch… humans have to end life at 50, and teenage artists have to document it. It’s Kiah’s first day on the job. In this low-tech future, teenagers must bear witness to end of life ceremonies and make sure protocols are followed. Can I Get a Witness? is a powerful look at personal grief, accepting death, and kindness towards one another. And it asks the question: What are you willing to do for the greater good?

Screening Dates

Vancouver International Film Festival – Special Presentation
Sept 27th (sold out), Oct 2 – Book Tickets

Calgary Film Festival
Sept. 21, 27 – Book Tickets
 
Sudbury Cinefest
Sept. 18 https://cinefest.com

Atlantic Film Fest
Sept. 12/15 – More Info

Toronto International Film Festival – World Premiere
Sept 6,7, 12th – More Info
 
 
Kiah and Daniel watching a movie
A lily opening and closing

What people are saying about Can I Get A Witness?

“… the film generates a necessary cathartic release around the state of the world, for young people specifically. It also creates an opportunity for parents and teens to have a more nuanced discussion about history, the future, dying and the meaning of life.” 

– T Bannister, Director of Programming, Reel 2 Reel International Film Festival for Youth

“A clear flaw of our time is that we can’t fully grasp our progress between past and present and so we can’t tell how absurdly things have progressed. This film sends us to a satirical world, so close to ours, that it sheds light on the absurdity of modern times. To top it off, it accomplishes this with subtle humour and grace.”

-Jamie Latvaitis, farmer, and regional co-ordinator, Climate Reality Project Canada 

“This is a much-needed, thought-provoking satire that is sure to spark intergenerational discussion on the meaning of our lives, our death, and our impact on the planet…. The film captures the raw range of emotions that accompany death, both for the person at the end of their life as well as their witnesses. It offers a perspective that often lives in the shadows. Thank you for bringing it to light.”

– Dr. J. Du Toit, physician and Medical Director, Sunshine Coast Health Centre, Georgia Strait Women’s Centre, Powell River

“I’d recommend it to my friends who like to think…” 

– Claire, 18

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