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In-person Arts & Culture

Remembering Gene Wilder

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
7:00pm to 9:00pm

Part of: Edmonton Jewish Film Festival

Fort Edmonton Park

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Organized by: Jewish Federation of Edmonton

May
28

Welcome to the 28th annual Edmonton Jewish Film Festival (EJFF) where Jewish perspectives come to life.

This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in The Producers, to the title role in the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in Silver Streak. It is illustrated by a host of touching and hilarious clips and outtakes, home movies, narration from Wilder's audiobook memoir, and interviews with a roster of brilliant friends and collaborators like Mel Brooks and Alan Alda. Remembering Gene Wilder shines a light on an essential performer, writer, director, and all-around mensch.

Fort Edmonton Park

Capital Theatre

7000 143 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6H 4P3