Peace by Chocolate

Trail & District Arts Council’s MONDAY CINEMA presents Peace by Chocolate at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail on Monday, November 14th at 4 pm.

Peace by Chocolate is based on the inspirational true story of a family’s journey from Syria to Canada, and how they rebuilt their chocolate business into a symbol for international peace and hope. The film follows the newly settled Hadhad family’s efforts to establish an artisanal chocolate shop in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. As business takes off and neighbours take notice, eldest son Tareq (Ayham Abou Ammar) struggles to reconcile his commitment to his family’s legacy with his own professional ambitions to be a doctor, much to the annoyance of eccentric patriarch Issam (Hatem Ali).

Peace by Chocolate offers both laughs and heartfelt lessons about the sacrifices we make for one another in our families as well as our communities as it explores the tension between duty and desire, looking back and looking forward.

“It’s a heartwarming story with a Come From Away vibe, and while it doesn’t shy away from the racism immigrants experience in Canada, the predominant mood is one of triumph over adversity.” – Chris Knight, National Post

Director: Jonathan Keijser / Cast: Ayham Abou Ammar, Hatem Ali, Mark Camacho, Yara Sabri / Country: Canada / Length: 1h 36 mins / Language: English, Arabic / Genre: Comedy, Drama, True Story / Rating: PG. Some subtitles.

$12/person – No assigned seating. Only 143 seats available.

Tickets can be purchased through The Bailey Box Office at tickets.trail-arts.com or by calling or visiting our box office during regular box office hours Mon-Fri from 12-4 pm. No physical tickets are being issued for this show; Your name will be on our attendee list at the door. If the show is not sold out, tickets will be available at the door, cash only, 30 minutes before show time.

COVID Protocols – Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Upcoming Monday Cinema Films

No Film November 21

Run Woman Run: November 28 – Beck lives on the Six Nations reserve in Ontario. After falling into a diabetic coma, she is visited by the spirit of Indigenous running legend Tom Longboat, who helps her to change her lifestyle and becomes her wise-cracking new life coach and personal trainer. Funny and touching, Beck’s journey from grief to triumph sees her face her mother’s death, and reconnect with her heritage.

Scarborough: December 5 – Over the course of one school year three kids growing up in a low-income neighbourhood find friendship and community in an unlikely place as they experience institutional violence and inequality. An unflinching but hopeful drama that shows the capacity for great triumph and great tragedy in this adaptation of the breathtaking novel by Catherine Hernandez.

Ali & Ava: December 12 – Using great music and infused with humour, Ali & Ava is a compelling contemporary romance that explores the developing relationship between the good natured and eccentric Ali and Ava, an Irish-born teacher and single mother of five. Both lonely for different reasons, they bond through their love of music, and find warmth, kindness, and humour with each other.