Come to Enoch Turner Schoolhouse on May 12, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. for a screening of DEATH or CANADA, the Gemini Award-nominated docudrama produced by Canadian and Irish filmmakers.

Set in Ireland and Toronto, DEATH or CANADA tells the story of how Canada gave refuge to 38,000 Irish famine victims in the summer of 1847. The film uses groundbreaking research, interviews with historians and CGI effects to recreate the journey of a single family of Irish immigrants to Toronto.

A reception will be held at 6:30pm for friends and Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation members - all are welcome! Students from the St. Paul's Toronto School of Irish Music will perform. Following the screening, a discussion will take place with Associate Producer Daniel Thomson and historian Dr. Mark McGowan.

Tickets for this special event are $8 for adults, $5 for students, seniors and Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation members. For more information or to buy tickets in advance, please visit Enoch Turner Schoolhouse or call 416-327-6997. Tickets will also be available at the door.

This event is supported by the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation, celebrating the roots of free education.

Enoch Turner Schoolhouse is open daily for guided tours and visitors, with admission by donation. Pre-booked group tours are available any time. The Schoolhouse is owned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust.