Review: ‘Tempest Storm’ by Maurie Alioff May 2, 2016January 9, 2022 Hot Docs/Reviews Tempest Storm is a portrait of a woman who has lived in a bubble of flash and eternal youth facing the consequences of her choices Read More
Review: ‘Strike a Pose’ by Pat Mullen May 2, 2016December 22, 2021 Hot Docs/Reviews The dancers of Madonna: Truth or Dare come back in fashion in Ester Gould and Reijer Zwaan's empowering portrait. Read More
Review: ‘Don Juan’ by Maurie Alioff May 2, 2016December 22, 2021 Hot Docs/Reviews A coming-of-age story about a young Russian man whose autism has made him socially awkward, Don Juan aspires toward crowd-pleaser status. Read More
Review: ‘My Land’ by Pat Mullen May 2, 2016December 23, 2021 Hot Docs/Reviews Jian Fan's My Land shows China's propaganda machine in full force, yet coveys the strong spirit of a people and a nation under duress. Read More
Review: ‘Fireflies in the Abyss’ by Pat Mullen May 2, 2016December 23, 2021 Hot Docs/Reviews Fireflies in the Abyss by Chandrasekhar Reddy is dark and sobering, but ultimately hopeful for future generations. Read More
Review: ‘Future Baby’ by Pat Mullen May 2, 2016December 23, 2021 Hot Docs/Reviews Future Baby offers a talking heads piece that debates the relationship between natural reproduction and genetic engineering. Read More
Review: ‘Contemporary Color’ by Jonas Jacobs May 2, 2016December 22, 2021 Hot Docs/Reviews The Ross Brothers' Contemporary Color is an arena-sized concert film devoted to the esoteric art of high school colour guard dance routines. Read More
Review: ‘The Revolution Won’t Be Televised’ by Jonas Jacobs May 2, 2016December 22, 2021 Hot Docs/Reviews The Revolution Won't Be Televised is a David vs. Goliath story featuring Senegalese rappers Thiat and Kilifeau. Read More
Review: ‘The Man Who Saw Too Much’ by Maurie Alioff May 2, 2016December 23, 2021 Hot Docs/Reviews The Man Who Saw Too Much probes the psyche of a man who has confronted horror since childhood and finds refuge in his inner child. Read More
Review: ‘The Gatekeeper’ by Pat Mullen May 2, 2016December 23, 2021 Hot Docs/Reviews Gatekeeper by Yung Chang tells the story of retired police officer Yukio Shige who bravely patrols the cliffs and saves lost souls. Read More