“Rooftop Docs presents a new and exciting viewing experience for our audiences, offering more opportunities to meet and socialize with one another,” says Hot Docs executive director Chris McDonald. “The outdoor screenings we’ve attended at other festivals are always a thrill. Docs, drinks and popcorn under the stars – what could be better?”
Rooftop Docs titles and screening times appear below:
THE PARKING LOT MOVIE: Meghan Eckman | USA | 84 min
Long stretches of tedium punctuated by brief moments of “F*ck you, buddy!” – that’s life at the Corner Parking Lot. A hilarious look at the ragtag crew of over-educated misfits that you trust with your keys.
Thursday, May 6 8:00 p.m.
MARWENCOL: Jeff Malmberg│USA│83 min
Seeking solace after a brutal beating, Mark Hogencamp constructs a miniature WW II-era town in his backyard. But when his talent is discovered, the instant “artist” must choose between his fantasy life and the real world he’s carefully avoided.
Friday, May 7 8:00 p.m.
DOCK ELLIS & THE LSD NO-NO D: James Blagden | USA | 5 min
THE FRESHWATER PLAGUE D: Jake Chirico | Canada |10 min
INUIT HIGH KICK D: Alethea Arnaquq-Baril | Canada | 2 min
NOTES ON THE OTHER D: Sergio Oksman | Spain | 13 min
PETER IN RADIOLAND D: Johanna Wagner│Scotland│10 min
QUADRANGLE D: Amy Grappell | USA | 20 min
TIME’S UP D: Jan Peters, Marie-Catherine Theiler | Germany | 15 min
NOTE: “Arsy-Versy” REPLACING “Notes on the Other” in Shorts Program
Saturday, May 8 8:00 p.m.
Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. with live music and bar service starting at 8:00 p.m. Screenings will begin at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets to each Rooftop Docs event are $12 and can be purchased at the Hot Docs documentary Box Office (Hazelton Lanes, 55 Avenue Road), by phone at 416-637-5150, or online at www.hotdocs.ca.
I hope you’re able to make it to at least one of these screenings. I’m looking forward to it. Stay tuned for more updates about this festival.
*Image courtesy of Hot Docs.
