Celebrate Québécois Cinéma at the Museum of Work & Culture
Evening to Feature Cheese Tasting, Feature Film, and “You Be the Judge” for the RIIFF
(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture invites the public to Ciné-Québec, an evening of Québécois Cinéma, on Thursday, March 3 at 5:30pm, in celebration of the month of Francophonie.
The evening will begin with a cheese tasting reception conducted by Adrienne D’Arconte from Edgewood Cheese Shop and Eatery and will be accompanied by wines and other beverages.
The program will feature a screening of the acclaimed feature-length film Le Club Vinland, which tells the story of Brother Jean, a progressive teacher and passionate amateur archaeologist in 1949, who plans to conduct excavations with his students in order to prove the presence of a Viking settlement along the shores of the St-Lawrence River. Prior to the screening, guests will be treated to an introduction by the film’s director Benoit Pilon, who will join the audience on Zoom.
In addition to Le Club Vinland, a series of new Québécois short films currently under consideration by Flickers’ RI International Film Festival will also be screened, with attendees having the opportunity to vote for their favorite.
Tickets are available for $25 and can be purchased at
The evening is sponsored by the Quebec Delegation in Boston.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s largest and oldest historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting, and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future.
Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest.
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders though its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, and the Aldrich House.
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