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The 2026 Hot Docs Report: Audiences Are Officially Back

by Pat Mullen
May 5, 2026May 6, 2026
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Hot Docs 2026 report: Toronto's documentary festival continues to rebound with well-attended screenings and audiences eager to engage with challenging films.

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Baby Jackfruit Baby Guava Review: The Fruits of Shared Labour

by Pat Mullen
April 28, 2026
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Nhật Quang Nông probes his family history in a personal exploration of queerness, identity, and love in Baby Jackfruit Baby Guava.

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