Oscar-winners Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker star in this Canadian comedy-drama as a lesbian couple, together for thirty years, who embark on a Thelma and Louise-style road trip to Nova Scotia to get married after one is moved into a nursing home by her granddaughter.
Post-show: Tom Dunlop leads a conversation about how the LGBTQ culture has changed on the island over the last 30 years. Panelists include Tony Lombardi, Susanna Sturgis, Ev Wilson (President of the MVRHS Gay-Straight Alliance) and others TBA.
“An affectionate twist on a classic tale of lovers on the lam, sprinkled with renegade hints of Thelma & Louise, Cloudburst is a life- and heart-affirming journey.” – Toronto Star
“A rousing, frequently rowdy comedy with considerable crossover appeal, thanks to a pair of juicy lead performances by Brenda Fricker and Olympia Dukakis.” – Variety
