Love, Gilda (USA, 84 min.) Dir. Lisa D’Apolito Programme: Special Presentations (International Premiere) The dead celebrity cinematic universe gets a new hero in Love, Gilda. Like the adventures of Iron Man,
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Keep ReadingConstructing Albert (Spain/Estonia, 82 min.) Dir. Laura Collado, Jim Loomis Programme: World Showcase (Canadian Premiere) Being crowned the best in the world is an awfully high status to maintain. It’s even
Keep ReadingI Used to Be Normal: A Boyband Fangirl Story (Australia, 96 min.) Dir. Jessica Leski Programme: Nightvisions (World Premiere) There is, like, a science to making the perfect boy band. Seriously.
Keep ReadingNetizens (USA, 97 min.) Dir. Cynthia Lowen Programme: Silence Breakers (International Premiere) Hot Docs spotlights the Silence Breakers this year with a special line-up of films that capture the passion, energy,
Keep ReadingWitkin & Witkin (Mexico, 93 min.) Dir. Trisha Ziff Program: Made in Mexico (International Premiere) Being a twin can sometimes feel like being in a circus sideshow. People gawk. They stare.
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Few filmmakers have the legacy and longevity as Hot Docs' 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award winner Barbara Kopple. POV offers an appreciation of her works, including Harlan County, USA, American Dream, Shut Up
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Keep ReadingThe Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution (Canada, 75 min.) Dir. Maya Gallus Programme: Special Presentations (World Premiere – Opening Night) There’s a bad meme called ‘Get back in the kitchen!’ that social
Keep ReadingAnote’s Ark (Canada, 77 min.) Dir. Matthieu Rytz Program: Special Presentations (Canadian Premiere) “Climate change is the greatest moral challenge for humanity,” proclaims Anote Tong in Anote’s Ark. “We haven’t risen
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