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St. John’s Episcopal to Host Screening of Award-Winning Documentary ‘SUGARCANE’

St. John’s Episcopal Church will host a free community screening of the acclaimed documentary SUGARCANE as part of the film’s national “Faith Community Tour.” This event follows a significant local memorial held on Indigenous People’s Day 2025 at Deer Island, where Native descendants and faith leaders gathered to honor those lost during the 1675 internment of Native Peoples. By bringing this film to Winthrop, St. John’s aims to continue the dialogue regarding the historical relationship between indigenous communities and institutional authorities.

The screening will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 222 Bowdoin Street at the corner of Buchanan in Winthrop. The event is free and open to all members of the public who wish to attend.

Directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, “Sugarcane” is an award-winning investigation into the legacy of residential schools for Native children. These schools were operated by both church and state entities well into the 20th century, and the film explores the enduring impact of these institutions on families and survivors.