AMI presents an emotional and thought-provoking narrative on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) with the documentary The Last Days of April

April Hubbard looks out over the city of Halifax. GNW

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—Broadcast version to be aired August 7 on AMI-tv, AMI+ and OUTtv—
—Feature-length documentary to be shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival—

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TORONTO, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AMI (Accessible Media Inc.), in association with OUTtv and Mirror Image Media, is pleased to announce the world broadcast premiere of the original documentary The Last Days of April, Friday, August 7, at 10 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+ and 9 p.m. Eastern on OUTtv.

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The feature-length version of The Last Days of April will debut April 24 and 25 as part of the Canadian Spectrum Competition at this year’s Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.

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The Last Days of April follows April Hubbard (AMI’s In Focus), a disability advocate living with a tethered spinal cord and chronic pain, who navigates the end of her life. April’s courageous decision to share her Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) journey sparks an emotional and thought-provoking narrative. Through intimate interviews and personal anecdotes, this film documents the intersection of bodily autonomy and systemic barriers, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive and compassionate world.

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“In The Last Days of April, our goal was to provide a platform for a story defined by dignity, resilience, and the fundamental right to bodily autonomy,” say filmmakers Ree Wright and Meaghan Wright. “As a celebrated advocate and artist, April Hubbard has spent her life fighting for the visibility of disabled voices, and this film is a continuation of that legacy, offering an intimate look at the deeply personal realities of navigating a complex healthcare system. Ultimately, this film is about honouring a life lived with purpose and ensuring that April’s story is told on her own terms.”

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Appearing alongside April are April’s partner, Matthew Downey (they/them); circus instructor Vanessa Furlong (she/her); MAiD nurse practitioner Nikki Kelly (she/her); and podcast host Andrew Gurza (they/he).

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April Hubbard is a circus performer, drag artist, arts administrator, accessibility consultant and a Queer, Mad, Disabled, white, Mi’kmaw woman based in Halifax. She creates space for those with unseen bodies and unheard voices. She is the former chair of the Halifax Fringe Festival, the co-founder of disabilityX Halifax, the author of the Eastern Front Theatre Accessibility Report, and received the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Volunteerism at the 2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards. April encourages others to design the society in which they wish to live by challenging assumptions and normalizing the presence of people who are disabled in our world.

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The Last Days of April is written, directed and produced by Ree Wright and Meaghan Wright. The co-producer is Melani Wood. The director of photography is Ree Wright, and the editors are Amy Mielke and Ree Wright.