The Champlain Library is partnering with the Arbor Gallery to host a special National Film Board movie night that invites viewers to think about where technology and humanity may be headed next.
Join us at the Arbor Gallery on Thursday, February 5 at 6:30 p.m, for the screening of Posthumans, a 90-minute documentary by filmmaker Dominique Leclerc. The film is presented in both English and French, with English subtitles. The film explores the growing world of cyborgs, biohackers, and transhumanists, people who are using technology in bold and sometimes controversial ways to push the limits of the human body.
In Posthumans, Leclerc’s interest in the topic is deeply personal. Having relied on medical devices for years to manage her diabetes, she begins searching for alternative solutions and encounters a community experimenting with human enhancement to fight illness, slow aging, and even challenge death itself. As she goes deeper, the film raises big questions about what these advances could mean for society as a whole.
The documentary does not offer simple answers. Instead, it opens the door to thoughtful reflection on the ethical, social, and political implications of merging technology and the human body. What does progress look like? Who has access to these technologies? And how far is too far?
Admission is free, and donations are welcome. Space is limited, so registration is encouraged. To reserve a spot, call the library at 613-678-2216 or visit the library’s website. Everyone is welcome to attend.
