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Reviving The Roost

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Filmmaker and bestselling author Vivek Shraya’s ode to a popular Edmonton gay bar that closed in 2007. With pulsating neon-light animation, Reviving the Roost is a story about community complexity and longing, and an elegy to a lost space.

DirectorVivek Shraya
WriterVivek Shraya
ProducersAnita Lee·Justine Pimlott

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NFBNFB
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Vivek Shraya

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Vivek Shraya
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Reviving The Roost — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Reviving The Roost?

Reviving The Roost is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Reviving The Roost on Netflix?

No, Reviving The Roost is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Reviving The Roost on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Reviving The Roost isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Reviving The Roost for free?

Reviving The Roost is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.