Following its sold out premieres at SXSW and Hot Docs, and an acclaimed USA theatrical release, Maya Annik Bedward’s feature documentary debut, Black Zombie, makes its way to Canadian audiences.
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On September 30, Hollywood Suite will present a special day of programming commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and celebrating the work of Indigenous filmmakers, performers, creatives, and artists from across the nation.
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American Doctor offers a committed look at the intersection of medical ethics and state-sponsored violence. The documentary follows three physicians from the USA; Dr. Mark Perlmutter, Dr. Thaer Ahmad, and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa as they navigate the dual frontlines of providing emergency care in Gaza and advocating for their patients in the United States. Directed by Poh Si Teng, the film serves as a record of genocide and a testament to the need to bear witness as part of a global community.
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Vivien Endicott-Douglas is a Toronto based actor who came of age working in film, television and theatre.
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Making waves across the festival circuit, Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon is the debut feature documentary from director Ernie Bustamante. An Emmy-nominated television writer turned indie filmmaker, Bustamante centres his work on Latino/a characters, drawing from his own roots in the Arizona desert. The film offers a way overdue film portrait of Sonia Manzano, known to millions as “Maria” from Sesame Street.
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Buddies in Bad Times celebrates its annual Queer Pride Festival, with over 30 shows, concerts, events, and parties taking place throughout the Buddies space.
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Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival returns this year with 115 documentaries representing 51 countries featuring World and North American premieres.
Like previous years, Hot Docs offers us a full menu when it comes to documentary films. As it has become my custom, I am sharing some of my personal picks for you to add to your Hot Docs lists.
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With fall in the air and the holidays peeking around the corner, Canadian Stage is thrilled to unveil complete casting and creative team details for their sophomore presentation of Toronto’s beloved holiday Panto, Robin Hood: A Very Merry Family Musical.
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AKI is set on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek (formerly known as Whitefish Lake), this visual art documentary follows the seasons in director Darlene Naponse’s home community in Northern Ontario.
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Mexican filmmaker Isaac Ezban returns with PÁRVULOS, a blend of dystopian horror and emotional introspection. Set in a forested post-apocalyptic world, the film follows three young brothers – Salvador (Felix Farid Escalante), Oliver (Leonardo Cervantes) and Benjamin (Mateo Ortega) – living alone in a remote cabin, guarding a dark secret in their basement.
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