Wed, Oct 26 / 7pm
Admission by Donation
On July 26, 2021 we tragically lost our beloved coworker, mentor and friend, the iconic Dave Barber. Dave was the programmer of the Winnipeg Film Group’s Cinematheque since its inception in 1982. We have all felt the massive hole left without his friendly presence and unique sense of humour, especially now as we approach his birthday and the anniversary of his passing. Dave’s humour can be seen in the many Cinematheque commercials he starred in, in which he invokes an over-the-top huckster charm inspired by Kern Hill and SCTV. Working with Dave on these commercials was one of the truest pleasures known to the WFG staff.
Last year amid very limited pandemic restrictions, we presented this program to celebrate Dave’s birthday and we thought we would bring it back once again (with some new additions) so that we can gather once again to celebrate Dave’s life. The program will feature our Cinematheque ads (some never before seen!), Dave’s early Super 8 shorts and more recent films Sid & Nancy and Will the Real Dave Barber Please Stand Up?, some of his starring roles in local shorts, and Kevin Nikkel’s extended interview outtake with Dave about his history with the WFG from their film Tales from the Winnipeg Film Group.
Join us to laugh, reminisce, and rejoice in Dave’s unique and enduring spirit.
The screening will be followed by a ceremony in Old Market Square to spread Dave’s ashes.
Birthday drawing of Dave by Devon Kerslake.
