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Emerging Lens presents 40 Acres

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Halifax

April 15, 2026

7:00 PM

Free

English

The Emerging Film Festival presents the post-apocalyptic thriller 40 Acres, followed by a virtual Q&A with the film's director R.T. Thorne

No Ticket Required.

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40 Acres

Director R.T. Thorne
Run Time 113min
Genre Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
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Summary

In the aftermath of a series of devastating plagues leading to a global food shortage, a former soldier and her family try to make the best of their isolated life on a small farm. But as they become the target of a violent militia trying to take over their land, they are forced into a defensive battle that they didn’t want, but are more than prepared for.

Anchored by an incredible performance from Danielle Deadwyler, 40 Acres is a pulse-pounding action thriller that was met with critical acclaim when it premiered at TIFF, and was named to their annual Canada’s Top Ten list.

“A riveting and fiercely political thriller as poignant as a T.S. Eliot poem and as gory as a George A. Romero flick.” — Barry Hertz, The Globe and Mail

Cast Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Greyeyes (Plains Cree), Kataem O'Connor

Ratings by Province or Territory

14A
Alberta
14A
British Columbia
14A
Manitoba
14A
New Brunswick
NR
Newfoundland and Labrador
14A
Nova Scotia
NR
Northwest Territories
NR
Nunavut
14A
Ontario
14A
Prince Edward Island
13+
Québec
14A
Saskatchewan
NR
Yukon

Guest

R.T. Thorne



Event Primary Language

English

Event Details

No Ticket Required.

Apr
15
Emerging Lens presents 40 Acres
7:00 PM – 9:30 pm, ADT
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Accessibility

Venue deemed accessible by event host. Wheelchair accessible

Address

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS, B3H 4P7
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