Help Us Shed Light on Hate: Support Our Documentary

A community saw what was happening, documented everything, and turned it into a film that is sparkly, sassy, and impossible to ignore.

The Test City

What happens when a glittery unicorn, a sassy drag queen, a straight-laced news reporter, and an entire community tell one of the darkest political stories in Ontario?

You get a documentary that is as entertaining as it is urgent.

In a real-life city now nicknamed “The Test City,” hate did not arrive with sirens — it slipped quietly into municipal politics. But something remarkable happened. Residents paid attention. They documented meetings, saved receipts, filmed events, and spoke up.

Their vigilance made this film possible.

Instead of relying on traditional storytelling, Glitter the Unicorn and Yvonna the Drag Queen bring real community experiences to life through storytime performance, sharp humour, and theatrical sparkle, while a newsroom lens grounds every moment in verified fact.

It is colourful.
It is campy.
It is community-powered.
And it reveals a chilling truth.

This unexpected approach lets audiences laugh, feel, and learn — before realizing how close to home this story really is.

Because what happened here can happen anywhere.

Let Love Shine. Sound the Alarm. Tell the Story.

The Issue

What is happening in this community is not isolated.

Organized groups, including far-right movements and Christian nationalist networks, are increasingly focusing on municipal governments, school boards, and public institutions across Canada.

At a council meeting, a delegate opposing new rules stated that “Pickering is the test” — a remark later reported by the Toronto Star. The changes were introduced to prevent meetings from being overwhelmed — reducing speaking times and modifying public participation.

While these measures restored order, they also made civic engagement more complex for residents with legitimate concerns.

This moment revealed a growing challenge — how to protect democratic processes while keeping them accessible.

Similar tensions are playing out across Canada and the United States.

This is not just one city’s story. It is a warning.

Our Approach

This is not a traditional documentary.

Through drag storytelling, whimsical characters, and grounded reporting, the film transforms a heavy subject into something audiences can actually engage with.

It does not just tell you what happened — it shows you.

From real community footage to behind-the-scenes organizing efforts, the film reveals how local movements take shape and how ordinary residents respond in real time.

Entertainment opens the door.
Facts hold it open.
Stories make it stay.

How Your Contributions Make an Impact

Your support helps bring this film to festivals and communities across Ontario.

Every screening reaches new audiences.
Every audience sparks conversation.
Every conversation builds awareness.

Awareness is how communities protect themselves.

Join Us

This is more than a film — it is a community response, a creative act of resistance, and a warning to other municipalities ... you could be next!

Follow the journey.
Share the message.
Stand for inclusion and informed communities.

Together, we can make sure this story is seen, heard, and understood.

✨ Support the film. Share the warning. Let love shine louder.