Experience "Where the Cottonwoods Grow" – A Story of Survival, Faith, and Resilience
Join us for an exclusive pre-release screening of Where the Cottonwoods Grow, a breathtaking documentary commemorating the epic 20,000 km journey of Mennonites from Imperial Russia (Ukraine) to Canada in 1874-75. This cinematic event showcases rare archival footage, expert insights, and first-hand accounts of this remarkable story of survival, resilience, and hope.
📍 Screening Locations & Dates:
Steinbach – Sunday, Dec 1, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Christian Mennonite Conference Church, 479 Hanover Street
Winkler – Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024, 4pm and 7:30 p.m.
P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall, 783 Mountain Ave.
Winnipeg – Sunday, Dec 15, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Ave.
Gretna – Sunday, Jan 19, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Buhler Hall, Klassen Ave.
🎟 Admission: $20 per person (rush seating only) – pay at the door.
Each screening will feature a special Q&A with the cast and crew,