Black Zombie screens at Mayfair Theatre as part of its Ottawa premiere, with director Maya Annik Bedward attending for a post-screening Q&A moderated by Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah.
The documentary traces the zombie’s roots in Haitian spiritual traditions and history, examining how Hollywood horror reshaped the figure and its meaning. The film premiered at SXSW in 2026.
Screening details
- When: Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9:15 pm
- Where: Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank Street, Ottawa
- Doors: Open 30 minutes before showtime
- Film runtime: 90 minutes, with the Q&A following the screening
Tickets
Advance general admission is $14.62 CAD, comprising a $13 ticket and $1.62 fee. The ticket page also lists member admission at $9.99 and senior admission at $11.02, including their listed fees.
Choose the October 1 screening on the official ticket page. See the Mayfair screening page for current show information.
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Mayfair Theatre
Ottawa's oldest continuously operating movie theatre, open since 1932. This single-screen heritage cinema on Bank Street features stunning Spanish Revival architecture and shows second-run and repertory films at affordable prices.
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