Charles Wilkinson and the team that produced films like Oil Sands Karaoke and Haida Gwaii: On The Edge Of The World have turned their attention to an issue over forty percent of the population experiences – chronic loneliness. Talk About Lonely examines the historical, economic, political and personal causes of this widespread social epidemic. The film presents a cast of knowledgeable, insightful and surprisingly entertaining individuals. The problem is global, the practical solutions are everywhere.

“Filmmakers Charles Wilkinson and Tina Schliessler are favourites in the Canadian festival circuit for their documentaries that look to the environment. Films like Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World and Oil Sands Karaoke have found acclaim with critics and audiences alike as they offer engaging case studies about the impact of resource extraction and landscapes worth preserving. Their latest film, Talk About Lonely, marks something of a departure by considering a different epidemic: loneliness. The doc explores the rise and impact of isolation as people shift to work-from-home plans and find communities on their phones with dwindling encounters IRL. Talk About Lonely offers an ideal gathering place to revisit this idea of community, since there’s nothing quite like taking in a movie with a packed crowd.” (POV)

Filmmakers Charles Wilkinson and Tina Schliessler will be onstage for a Q&A after the film. Also in attendance will be many of the film’s on-screen contributors.

Saturday, April 26
Doors 11:00 AM | Film 11:45 AM *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Tickets $12 (includes taxes & fees)
Available HERE

TALK ABOUT LONELY (Charles Wilkinson | 2025 | 75 min | NR)

APPLE PIE PICTURES presents a SHORE FILMS production of TALK ABOUT LONELY featuring PHILOSOPHERS, a ghetto street VENDOR, PSYCHOLOGISTS, an adult CONTENT CREATOR, a GERONTOLOGIST, stand- up COMICS, teen STUDENTS, a NEUROLOGIST, a CHOIR, a Japanese CYBER-TEEN, a PSYCHOTHERAPIST, ELDERS, a jazz SINGER, an Anglican BISHOP,
an adult TOY DEALER, a town PLANNER, a ninety-two year old YOGA INSTRUCTOR, countless public SMARTPHONE USERS, a COOK, a WAITRESS and a SAINT. Filmed, edited, and scored by Producer TINA SCHLIESSLER and Director CHARLES WILKINSON.

*Must be 18+ with ID for entry.. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. No outside food or drink permitted. 
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.
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*Seating for this event is main floor – assigned ; balcony – general admission. Please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.

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