When Peter Watkins’ banned nuclear war masterpiece "The War Game" reached Toronto in 1967, it found an unlikely home at Cinecity, a new cinema determined to challenge audiences. Drawing on archival research and eyewitness accounts, this documentary explores the film’s enduring impact and the role Cinecity played in shaping Canadian film culture.
Directed byEric Veillette

Featuring

Peter Watkins
Self (Archival footage)
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