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Rachel Ho

A film writer currently based out of Toronto, Canada, in addition to POV Magazine, Rachel contributes to Exclaim!, That Shelf and her own blog, rachelkh.com.

Developing the photo Saigon Execution, originally taken by Pulitzer Prize winner Eddie Adams for the Associated Press in 1968
May 2, 2026
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Kim Nguyen’s Kaleidoscopic Pursuit of Truth in Saigon Story

Saigon Story: Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom explores iconic photo's legacy.

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The Longer You Bleed Shares the Pros and Cons of Doomscrolling

An interview with The Longer You Bleed director Ewan Waddell about chronicling the invasion of Ukraine via doomscrolling and viral videos.

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Investigating the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

Celebrity documentaries like Pamela, a love story; Pee-Wee as Himself; and Elvis

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We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes Review – Keep Calm and Tractor On

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Overtime Review: Hockey Doc Proves It’s Never Too Late to Dream

by Rachel Ho
December 7, 2023
Reviews

Jenny Lee-Gilmore shares her mother's love for hockey and follows her as she pursues her dream.

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How We Will Be Brave Changes the Conversation About Healthy Masculinity

by Rachel Ho
November 28, 2023
Interviews

An interview with We Will Be Brave director Chrisann Hessing about her award-winning documentary that explores conversations about masculinity and mental health post-#MeToo.

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Relics of Love and War Review: Putting Chinese Canadian History on the Record

by Rachel Ho
November 22, 2023
Reviews

Keith Lock traces his family history and, in turn, the stories of other Chinese-Canadian families omitted from records in Relics of Love and War.

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The Mission Review: Playing Mission Impossible

by Rachel Ho
October 12, 2023
Reviews

The Mission sees Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine investigate the 2018 death of John Chau, who was killed while on mission to the isolated population of North Sentinel Island.

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The Evergreen Power of Mr. Dressup

by Rachel Ho
September 17, 2023
Features/Interviews/Reviews

Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe celebrates the beloved TV character by Ernie Coombs who delighted Canadians for generations.

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The Pigeon Tunnel Review: A Most Wanted Interview

by Rachel Ho
September 14, 2023
Reviews/TIFF

Errol Morris sits down with David Cornwell, aka author John le Carré, for the ultimate documentary tête-à-tête in The Pigeon Tunnel.

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Swan Song Review: A Fitting Tribute to Karen Kain’s Legacy

by Rachel Ho
September 9, 2023
Reviews/TIFF

Karen Kain's farewell to the ballet is fittingly rendered with a portrait that lifts up the next generation of dancers in Chelsea McMullan's Swan Song.

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Marielle Dalpé on Aphasia and Finding a Way with Words

by Rachel Ho
September 4, 2023
Interviews/TIFF

An interview with Aphasia director Marielle Dalpé about her animated NFB short on the effects of the neurocognitive condition.

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Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback Review – The Return of the King

by Rachel Ho
August 15, 2023
Reviews

Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback examines the TV special that reignited Elvis Presley's career and introduced a new era of unplugged TV music performances.

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Hong Kong Mixtape Review: Ode to a Changing Nation

by Rachel Ho
May 5, 2023
Hot Docs/Reviews

In Hong Kong Mixtape, San San F Young illustrates that the heart and soul of Hong Kong was, and always has been, with its people.

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