Recap: The Broken Ground Premiere

Let’s fill you in with the details if you missed the August 23 event.

It was a night for the history books.

The world premiere of The Broken Ground documentary was held at the Inverness County Centre of the Arts on a beautiful Tuesday. Jammed packed with locals and tourists, the enthusiasm in the air was unmatched.

The evening began with a special presentation from Inverness Miners Museum tour guide; Ben MacKay. Over the past year, MacKay has been tirelessly at work in renaming Beaton St. in Inverness to Allan J. Memorial Avenue, concerning the late Canadian politician: Allan J. MacEachen.

Watch the presentation:

Next was the first in-person screening of Liam Alexander's The Broken Ground. The feature documentary received high praise from attendees. Before the screening, Alexander gave a short introduction to the eighteen-month-long project and a special dedication to the late author, Ned MacDonald:

After the show, Ben MacKay moderated a brief Q&A session with filmmaker: Liam Alexander. It was an insightful session that delved into the filmmaker’s mindset. Watch the interview below:

A heartfelt thank you to all those that made last evening's event at I.C.C.A. so special. It was terrific to see so many new and familiar faces in attendance; your support for The Broken Ground documentary and Allan J. Memorial Avenue was deeply appreciated. Summer is not over yet! If you find yourself in Inverness within the next few weeks, why not drop by the museum for a 5-star tour or a screening of The Broken Ground?

We are looking forward to your visit!