Join us for an afternoon film screening of Stephen King's The Long Walk, followed by a Q&A with actor Joshua Odjick and mentor Claudia Jurt, in celebration of National Indigenous History Month!
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM, meet us at Bytowne Cinema for a thrilling event, screening the recent adaptation of Stephen King’s The Long Walk (rated 14A). This film depicts an annual national tournament in a dystopian America, where 50 boys must walk four miles per hour without ever stopping, and the sole survivor being awarded "The Prize"—anything he wants for the rest of his life.
After the film, we will be joined by actor Joshua Odjick, who plays Collie Parker in the film, for a Q&A moderated by his mentor/coach, Claudia Jurt.
Doors open at 2:30 PM
Ottawa Public Library is committed to ensuring that all programs are accessible to everyone. If you need assistance registering for this program or require specific accommodations to participate, please contact us.
Joshua Odjick is a multi-award-winning actor of Algonquin-Anishinabe/Cree heritage from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation.
He is widely recognized for his powerful performances in Wildhood (2021) and Little Bird (2023), and can currently be seen in HBO's IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) and Stephen King's The Long Walk (2025). He will next appear in the upcoming Crave series Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2026). Joshua is currently developing a film, under the mentorship of iconic filmmaker, Atom Egoyan, to make his directorial debut.
IG @joshuaodjickofficial
Claudia Jurt is an international actor, filmmaker, and acting coach with over 30 years of experience. Her work includes Star Trek: Discovery, In The Dark, The Bold Type, The Swarm and The Wild Hunt, and extensive on-set coaching for Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Crave, Apple, and Disney.
She works with both established and emerging actors and has guided Joshua Odjick throughout his artistic journey. Claudia is currently developing multiple feature film projects.
IG @claudiajurt @intensiveactorslab
This event is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA).