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Love, Harold Review: The Art of Talking It Out

by Pat Mullen
October 22, 2025
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Alan Zweig speaks with twenty-odd people who live in the wake of suicide and share stories about grief, pain, and catharsis in Love, Harold.

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The John Candy Documentary Shares a Mental Health Conversation Ahead of Its Time

by Pat Mullen
October 9, 2025
Features/TIFF

John Candy: I Like Me producer Ryan Reynolds and director Colin Hanks discuss their documentary about the beloved Canadian icon and his story about mental health.

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Alan Zweig Has a Job for the First Time in 50 Years

by Samantha Hodder
October 7, 2025
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A conversation with Alan Zweig about his documentary Love, Harold and furthering the art of the interview with his foray into podcasting.

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Watch the Trailer for Alan Zweig’s New Film Love, Harold

by Pat Mullen
August 29, 2025
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Watch the trailer for Alan Zweig's documentary Love, Harold which features interviews with over 20 people whose lives have felt the impact of suicide.

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Night Watches Us – A Father Remembered

by True Daley
August 23, 2025
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Exploring Night Watches Us and how Stefan Verna sheds light on finding community after loss following the murder of Nicholas Gibbs.

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My Missing Aunt Review: Confronting Family Secrets and Cultural Norms

by Rachel Ho
May 1, 2025
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A filmmaker explores a family secret above a relative whose existence was long hidden from her, and the culture of silence behind the loss, in My Missing Aunt.

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#skoden Review: The Man Behind the Meme

by Marc Glassman
May 1, 2025
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In #skoden, Damien Eagle Bear explores the human story behind a viral internet meme about an Indigenous man putting his dukes up.

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Paul Review: The Art of Getting Clean and Getting Dirty

by Pat Mullen
April 28, 2025
Hot Docs/Reviews

Denis Côté offers a droll but judgment free portrait of Paul, who overcomes his anxiety by cleaning the homes of dominant women.

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Now Streaming: Am I the Skinniest Person You’ve Ever Seen Reflects on Body Image and Self-Worth

by POV Staff
April 7, 2025
Features

Am I the skinniest person you’ve ever seen, now streaming from the National Film Board of Canada, is Eisha Marjara's reflection on her past eating disorder.

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Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story – Another Rumble

by Pat Mullen
April 1, 2025
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The life and career of professional wrestler Luna Vachon gets another bout in the documentary ring with Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story.

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