In-person Health & Wellness Arts & Culture

The Perfect Match — screening and reception

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
6:30pm to 9:00pm

MacEwan University (Allard Hall)
Free
Selected as a Taproot pick
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Hosted by: MacEwan University
In partnership with: Canadian Blood Services
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A screening of the award-winning documentary by Dona Ana Films about a father's search for stem cell donors to save his son, revealing an urgent need for diverse donors and the barriers wrought by systemic racism and distrust.

Missed the world premiere of The Perfect Match in April? Here's another chance to experience the film on the big screen.

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 Triffo Theatre at Allard Hall, MacEwan University 🎟️ FREE admission — tickets required

Come for the film. Stay for the conversation — and the party.

6:30 PM — Screening of The Perfect Match 7:45 PM — Live Q&A with the film's director and documentary participants 8:15 PM — Reception with light refreshments + DJ in the Allard Hall atrium

Bring a friend, a date, your family, or come on your own. If you're curious about the film and the conversations it explores, we'd love to have you there.

🎥 Watch the trailer: https://vimeo.com/donaanafilms/theperfectmatchtrailer

Seats are limited — reserve yours today.


MacEwan University (Allard Hall)

Triffo Theatre

11110 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5K 1M9


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