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Huntsville, Ontario
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Reel Alternatives Huntsville Presents
DANCING ON THE ELEPHANT
Monday, November 9, 2026 - 2 pm & 7pm
(It's the Start of Matinee & Evening Show Season!)
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When Nora’s (Sheila McCarthy) son drops her off at Shady Rest Retirement Home, she’s pretty sure there’s not much left to hope for. That is, until unfiltered firecracker Edna (Mary Walsh) wheels into her life and reminds her it ain’t over ‘till it’s over. The pair kindle a friendship around a love of Fat Archie’s cookies, disdain for “Chair-xercise,” and Edna’s quest to escape the “fox farm.” Edna’s failing memory eventually lands her in the secure memory care wing, leaving Nora to plot one last grand adventure in hopes of reminding her friend that there are still elephants left to dance on.
"Dancing on the Elephant hits all the right beats thanks to its talented leads (Sheila McCarthy and Mary Walsh), its memorable characters, and a heartfelt screenplay. The film is an ode to the fires that continue to burn inside us even as we age, and to the connections and friendships that sustain us through the good times and the bad. It’s a cinematic slice of Canadian life worth seeking out." Rotten Tomatoes
Director: Julia Neill, Jacob Z. Smith | Canada | 2025 | 95 minutes
Featuring: Sheila McCarthy, Mary Walsh, Amanda Brugel
Distributor: Indiecan Entertainment
Note: We had originally hoped that Sheila McCarthy could join us for our screening, however that is not going to be possible due to her busy schedule. We're sure you'll enjoy the film regardless!
In addition to our regular screenings of contemporary films sourced through the TIFF Film Circuit, we're excited to present a new series of vintage films - "Filmmaker Favourites." Hosted by filmmaker, Geordie Sabbagh these are films that changed cinema when they were made and have continued to influence filmmakers ever since. See all Filmmaker Favourites & dates here:
About Reel Alternatives Huntsville
Working with the Film Circuit, the Toronto International Film Festival's nationwide outreach program, Reel Alternatives Huntsville is committed to bringing fine Canadian and international films to enrich the cultural experience of our community. In partnership with Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville, Reel Alternatives presents films on select Mondays from September through June. Committee members currently include: Laura Kennedy, Cheryl Stamper, Cydney Jones, Geordie Sabbagh and Leslie Hutcheson.
Discover Huntsville Public Library's Reel Alternatives DVD Collection
Have you missed one of our films or would like to watch something again? Check out the Reel Alternatives DVD collection available free with your library card at Huntsville Public Library! The collection has been purchased with donations from Reel Alternatives and includes many films that we've presented as well as classics and other titles.