Science in the Cinema presents Unsilenced Voices
Presented by UCalgary's Cumming School of Medicine, and hosted in partnership with the Calgary Public Library.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Where: Central Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB
Doors Open: 5:00 pm
Begins at: 5:30 pm
Unsilenced Voices
The moments that linger. The lessons that last.
What really stays with a cancer survivor? A cancer journey can be overwhelming and it’s only afterwards we begin to make sense of what we’ve been through. This Science in the Cinema event brings you five powerful short films created by head and neck cancer survivors. Each story captures moments that continue to shape their lives.
After every film, step into a live, thought-provoking discussion with the filmmaker and a researcher from the University of Calgary. Together, you’ll uncover the unexpected insights, emotions, and truths that emerge from the cancer journey.
Presented by the University of Calgary's Ohlson Research Initiative and the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute. Hosted in partnership with the Calgary Public Library.
FREE admission and snack, seating is first-come, first-serve.
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Mike Lang, PhD (Moderator)
Dr. Lang is a health researcher, award winning filmmaker, digital storytelling facilitator and assistant professor within the University of Calgary's Faculty of Nursing. In addition to his academic and documentary work, Dr. Lang has facilitated the creation of over 1,000 digital stories with a diverse cross-section of patients, family caregivers, and health care professionals around the world. His professional and research focus is on using digital storytelling and documentary filmmaking in education, advocacy, research, and a therapeutic capacity within healthcare and wellness contexts.
Louise Partridge
Louise, who celebrated her 80th birthday in 2025, retired from the Calgary Board of Education in 2000 after a 30-year career as a teacher and administrator. Following retirement, she worked with the University of Calgary on several international education projects, including the Kosovo Educator Development Project (KEDP). After being diagnosed with head and neck cancer in 2021, she became a member of a Patient Advisory Committee and participated in the creation of a digital story about her experience. Now cancer-free, Louise enjoys an active life with her husband, Jim Toews, spending time with family and friends and pursuing travel opportunities.
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