Join Us at the ReFrame Film Festival for "A Human Picture"
Centred on Ontario’s short-lived, but transformational Basic Income Pilot, this documentary sparks curiosity, fosters understanding, and encourages open dialogue about the transformative potential of basic income by combining emotional narratives, real-life impact stories, expert insights and creative visuals.
What is "A Human Picture"?
About the Documentary
The idea of Basic Income has been gathering steam in Canada and around the world. But what does it mean for real people?
From 2017-2019, 4,000 people in Ontario, Canada received a Basic Income as part of that province’s first-ever Basic Income Pilot.
A Human Picture’ shares the experiences of Jessie, Rhonda, Tessa and Tim, four individuals who received a basic income and saw their lives change in unexpected ways.
Meet Our Guests
Simon Brothers
Simon is a graduate of Sheridan’s 2006 Film Program where he produced two nationally broadcast films. Simon brings these artistic inclinations to all of his efforts as he has gone on to produce 100s of client-funded documentaries and advertisements across his career.
In addition to “A Human Picture,” Simon has also personally produced and filmed 2 other long-format independent documentaries that have been broadcast on both TVO and CBC, as well as toured theatres around the globe.
Luke Mistruzzi
In the past, Luke worked as a commercial editor and stop motion animator for clients, including Disney, MTV, Koodo, CBC, Dairy Farmers of Canada, YTV, Nickelodeon and more.
Luke has since produced projects in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Europe, including “A Human Picture.” He enjoys telling stories that celebrate innovation and creatively educate the public.
Jessie Golem
Jessie Golem is a multifaceted professional, combining her skills as a photographer, writer, and public speaker to advocate for social causes.
With a decade of experience in the non-profit sector, one of Jessie’s most notable contributions is her photo series “Humans of Basic Income,” which showcases the stories of participants in Ontario’s Basic Income Pilot.
As a featured speaker and a participant in the pilot project herself, Jessie brings a unique and personal perspective to the discussion on basic income.
Jamie Swift
Jamie Swift is the Co-Author of the insightful book, “The Case For Basic Income.” Born in Montreal and educated at McGill University, Jamie has been a writer-journalist for more than twenty years.
Specializing in in–depth analyses of social, political and economic issues, he is also the author of numerous other books, including “Hydro: The Decline and Fall of Ontario’s Electric Empire,” “Odd Man Out: The Life and Times of Eric Kierans,” and “Wheel of Fortune: Work and Life in the Age of Falling Expectations.”
Event Details
Date & Time: January 26th, 2024, 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Location: Peterborough Public Library, Community Room
Price: Pay-What-You-Can at the door. Proceeds go to BIPN to support basic income advocacy in Peterborough.
In partnership with ReFrame 2024!
ReFrame is a widely celebrated event in the Nogojiwanong (Peterborough) arts and culture community. With a focus on social justice, human rights, and environmental responsibility, ReFrame strives to foster meaningful connections between audiences, filmmakers and artists, community partners, and neighbours.
About BIPN
The Basic Income Peterborough Network is a non partisan group run by volunteers, which have been bringing together community members and representatives from local organizations to advocate for a Basic Income for people living in Canada since 2015.
BIPN sees a basic income as a means of eliminating poverty, while revitalizing our local economy. We are guided by academic research, citizen input and government reports. We have conducted local public education sessions on a Basic Income, and have advocated for a Basic Income at municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government.