University of Toronto students, staff, faculty and librarians are invited to join the Sexual & Gender Diversity Office and the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education for a screening of the short film, Pink Light, followed by a panel discussion with the film's creator Harrison Browne, and the PWHL Toronto Sceptres goalie, Carly "CJ" Jackson. The film’s runtime is approximately 11 minutes.
Film Synopsis
In Pink Light, Scott, a transman and ex pro hockey player, is needlessly injured during a beer league game. Frustrated and in a daze, he experiences a flashback to his pre-transitioned self in college. The film continues to follow Scott at two moments in his life: as a 20-year-old, pre-transitioned and navigating college, and a 30-year-old trying to reconnect with the sport he gave up to physically transition.
Seating is limited, so please register to secure your seat (a waitlist will be maintained). The location information will be shared with confirmed registrants.
About the Panelists
Harrison Browne (he/him) is a Canadian Filmmaker based out of Toronto. Prior to his acting career, (Nancy Drew, Y: The Last Man, Murdoch Mysteries), he was a professional hockey player in the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) and the first transgender athlete in professional hockey. During his tenure in the NWHL he helped form the first ever transgender policy in professional sports. He is the appointed Inclusion Leader for the NWHL advisory board and special ambassador for the National Hockey League's Hockey Is for Everyone initiative. Through his efforts, Harrison was recognized in 2016 by The Hockey News as one of hockey's 100 Top People of Power.
Carly “CJ” Jackson (she/they) is a first-time actor and 4-year professional hockey player, most recently playing for PWHL Toronto. They are a 2023 Isobel cup champion with the Toronto Six, 3rd overall pick in the 2020 NWHL draft, and part-time assistant women’s ice hockey coach. CJ earned a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Maine as an NCAA Scholar athlete and holds all goaltending records at the school; they are an ambassador and volunteer with little league baseball, youth hockey programming, the You Can Play project, and Sport a Rainbow.
Accessibility
Please note that the venue is accessible and there are all-gender washrooms on site. There is no food service at this venue. Please contact sgdo@utoronto.ca with any questions, accommodation(s) requests, or if you register and can no longer attend. This event is in-person only.
About the Series
This film screening is part of the SGDO’s Gender Expansive Joy series, which centres the creative and persistent joy of trans, nonbinary, 2Spirit and gender expansive identities.