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Now Showing - Muffins for Granny (2008)

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Muffins for Granny is a powerful documentary that explores the lasting impacts of Canada’s residential school system on Indigenous families and communities.

Run time: 88 minutes

Rating: Rated G (Ontario) / Not Rated in some regions

The film weaves together personal narratives, archival footage, and historical records to reveal the deep and lasting effects of forced assimilation policies on individuals, families, and communities.

At its heart, the film is both a story of loss and of resilience. Survivors and their descendants share their lived experiences, offering insight into how trauma has been passed down across generations—while also emphasizing strength, cultural identity, and healing.

As we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Muffins for Granny invites viewers to reflect on the realities of Canada’s past, acknowledge the truths of residential school survivors, and consider our collective role in advancing reconciliation. This screening offers an opportunity to listen, learn, and honour those affected by this history.

This film will have closed captions enabled. 

This film contains discussions of the residential school system, including personal accounts of trauma, cultural loss, and intergenerational impacts. Some viewers may find this material emotionally challenging. Viewer discretion is advised.

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