3rd Annual Thunder Bay Historical Film Festival

The Department of History is pleased to support the Thunder Bay Historical Film Festival which will feature two films by Lakehead faculty and alumni.

The first is "Hollywood Dreams", a satirical history of film production at the Lakehead. "Hollywood Dreams" is episode 3 of "The View From Up Here", produced by Dr. Ron Harpelle. The series features Dr. Tom Peotto of the Department of History and the talents of several of the department's faculty and alumni. The second is a short presentation on the grain trade at the Port of Thunder Bay. "Shipping News," part of the "Reel Memories Project" led by Dr. Ron Harpelle and is produced and edited by Dr. Ligia Simba Bolaños, a recent graduate of Natural Resources Management. This short film is based on clips from Thunder Bay's nightly television news between 1960 and 1980. It offers glimpses of the waterfront and the grain industry.

Both films are a celebration of history at the Lakehead and they will be screened along with several other productions from the region. This is an opportunity for people to learn about local history while enjoying a night out. The event takes place on November 20, 2025 at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. and it is free.