YORKTON, Sask. — A lighthearted documentary exploring one of the Maritimes' most beloved baked treats will be the focus of the next Yorkton Film Festival Open Cinema screening as part of Culture Days.
The festival will present The Great Cinnamon Roll Debate on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre in Yorkton. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
The documentary examines the long-standing debate over what makes the perfect cinnamon roll, tackling questions such as whether yeast is essential and whether ingredients like nuts or raisins belong in the recipe.
Following the screening, audiences will have the opportunity to continue the discussion with filmmaker Charlotte Engel and local cinnamon roll enthusiast Janet Hill. Complimentary cinnamon rolls and refreshments will be served.
"We are proud to continue to present these screenings in partnership with Culture Days," said Yorkton Film Festival executive director Randy Goulden. "We have a wonderful group of regulars along with first-time attendees that seems to grow each year, and I think we've put together a great program of films for this year's screenings that our audiences are just going to adore."
The screening is part of the Yorkton Film Festival's Open Cinema Passport program. Attendees will receive a screening sticker, with those collecting four of six stickers becoming eligible for a draw for two tickets to the festival's 2027 Lobsterfest event, scheduled for May 26 to 30.
The event will be held at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre, 49 Smith St. E., Yorkton. For more information, visit the Yorkton Film Festival's website or social media channels.
