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The Tower that Built a City

- Caitlin Cronenberg (foreground), looking at her photo of Drake’s Views album cover, hanging in the AGO.

Views: How the CN Tower Documentary Captures Toronto’s Iconic Landmark

by Jason Gorber
April 29, 2026
Hot Docs/Interviews

An interview with The Tower that Built a City director Mark Myers on telling the story of Toronto famed structure from an "outsider" point of view.

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A close-up view of the top of the CN Tower. It is a cloudy day towards sunset.

Hot Docs Returns with an Eye for Community-Building

by Pat Mullen
April 21, 2026
Features/Hot Docs

Previewing Hot Docs 2026 with lead programmer Gabor Pertic as Toronto's documentary festival reminds audiences that films are meant to be shared and discussed.

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Hot Docs Announces First Titles for 2026 Festival

by Pat Mullen
March 10, 2026
Hot Docs/News

First titles announced for Hot Docs include Kenny Loggins: Convictions of the Heart, The Tower that Built a City, and Time and Water.

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