To commemorate D-Day, June 6th, London will host an unforgettable night: the film’s regional premiere at Wolf Performance Hall.
Join us on this special occasion and have an unforgettable opportunity to meet some of our formidable Farmerette heroes in person.
Don’t miss the chance to buy your ticket and enjoy a wonderful evening featuring the ones who taught us that:
Service comes in many forms. 🇨🇦
We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of the Ontario Farmerettes is part of the 2025 Niagara Canada International Film Festival. The screening will be at the Greg Frewin Theatre. The documentary is part of the Screen Block #6.
Come join us at the Sarnia Library Theatre for a fascinating event uncovering the untold stories of the Ontario Farmerettes.
These remarkable women played a vital role in agriculture during World War II, and their contributions deserve to be remembered. Discover the hardships they faced, the triumphs they achieved, and the impact they had on shaping Ontario’s agricultural landscape.
This in-person documentary screening promises to be both educational and inspiring, so don’t miss out!
Special Screenings and Reception sponsored by the Stratford Film Festival at the Stratford City Hall Auditorium Theatre.
With an Introduction by Special Guest Senator Robert Black.
There will be also a Q&A with director Colin Field; Â Bonnie Sitter – author of Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz and Kelly McIntosh – General Manager of the Stratford Perth Museum.
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We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of the Ontario Farmerettes is part of the Women of WIFF program of the 2025 Windsor International Film Festival. The screening will be at the Capitol Kelly Theatre.
Three screenings at the Brucefield Community United Church – Brucefield, Ontario. Entrance by $10 minimum cash donation.
We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of the Ontario Farmerettes is part of the official selection of the 2025 Annual Oakville Film Festival. The screening will be at Film.Ca Cinemas – Theatre 5.
Join us at Grassroots Farm for a meal and an evening of conversation about our local history of the Farmerettes led by Lisa LaFlamme. Â
The ticket includes an exclusive online screening link of the film.
Grassroot Farm will then host an evening with farm fresh salad, artisan wood fired pizza featuring locally sourced ingredients and dessert followed by a conversation with Bonnie Sitter (author/photographer) and Colin Field (documentary filmmaker) led by Lisa LaFlamme (renowned journalist) about Bonnie Sitter’s book Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes as well as the new documentary We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes.
The Huron County Historical Society and the Huron County Museum invite you to two screenings. They will be hosted at the Huron County Museum. After each screening there will be a Q&A with the filmmakers and special guests, including Huron County’s Bonnie Sitter.
Entrance is by cash donation at the door. Tickets need to be reserved to guarantee a seat.Â
Kineto Theatre, Forest – Ontario. There will be a Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening.
Other events – details to be announced:
Aug 20 – Southampton, ON
Sep (TBD)Â – Kitchener, ON
Oct 16th – Palmerston, ON
Oct 23rd – St. Catherines, ON
Nov (TBD) – Aurora, ON
Nov 4 – Guelph, ON (private)
2026 – Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Â
2026 – Juno Beach Museum, Courseulles-sur-Mer, France
