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Join us for an unforgettable evening of cinema, conversation, and community as we continue to celebrate the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Lab School (JICS) Centennial with an exclusive screening of, which recently captivated audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

🎥 About the Film
Director Clement Virgo returns with a bold, mesmerizing, and erotically charged new film — a sociopolitical and psychosexual fairytale-like adventure that takes viewers on a shadowy, treacherous, and thrilling ride. Written by Tamara Faith Berger and produced by JICS’s very own Damon D’Oliveira, Steal Away is a daring exploration of desire, power, and survival that captivates the senses and challenges perception.

Content advisory: coarse language, horror, mature themes, nudity, sexually suggestive scenes, violence

🍷 Pre-Screening Reception
6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
The magic begins before the movie! Our exclusive Centennial Wine Reception, generously sponsored by Halpern Enterprises, is the perfect way to start the evening. Sip, savor, and socialize with delicious bites and fellow supporters as we raise a toast to 100 extraordinary years!

🎞️ Screening + Exclusive Q&A
7:15 – 9:45 p.m.
The film experience doesn't end with the credits! Stay for a rare opportunity to hear directly from the powerhouse trio who brought Steal Away to life—director Clement Virgo, screenwriter Tamara Faith Berger, and producer Damon D'Oliveira as they reveal insights into their creative process and bold storytelling vision!

All proceeds from this special Centennial event support the JICS Endowment Fund, ensuring that future generations of students continue to benefit from the innovative, inclusive education and research that defines the JICS Lab School. Your ticket purchase will have a profound impact on supporting economic diversity, which ensures that students from all financial backgrounds have equal access to  JICS — Canada's #1 independent Lab School with a public purpose.

We are excited for you all to experience this evening of memorable cinema while greatly contributing to the Lab School’s mission to create a diverse and rich learning environment for the next 100 years!