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Reading Alistair MacLeod – film screening — event in Cabot Trail, Cape Breton

Reading Alistair MacLeod – film screening

Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 9:30 p.m. · Reading Alistair MacLeod - film screening

Film screening exploring the life and work of Alistair MacLeod, an Atlantic Canadian writer.

Film screening exploring the life and work of Alistair MacLeod, one of Atlantic Canada's most significant writers. The documentary examines his contributions to literature and his connection to the region.

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