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500 Days in the Wild
Tag along with award-winning filmmaker Dianne Whelan on her incredible six-year journey as the first person to travel 24,000 km over land and water on the Trans Canada Trail.
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The Arc of Oblivion
A filmmaker’s quixotic quest to build an ark in Maine reveals an unexpectedly playful search for the answer to an existential question: Why are humans so committed to leaving a trace?
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The Battle of Chile
Patricio Guzman's three-hour immersive epic remains an essential piece of revolutionary filmmaking and one of the best documentaries of all time.
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Before Us
Filmmaker Hedia Maron delves into her hippie mother's enigmatic past, unearthing a hidden family legacy set against the “free love” era.
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Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened
Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Jason Alexander and more tell the story of one of the truly legendary musicals in the history of Broadway: Merrily We Roll Along.
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80s Extravaganza: The Breakfast Club with the Bata Shoe Museum
Bust out your finest flannel, snazziest Air Jordans and Molly Ringwald–approved preppy princess pearls for a celebration of this beloved movie classic and its unforgettable style.
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Bye Bye Tiberias
Filmmaker Lina Soualem captures stories from four generations of daring Palestinian women in her family, including her mother Hiam Abbass.
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Carley Fortune on This Summer Will Be Different
Clear your calendars and buckle up for this exclusive first glimpse at the glorious and tantalizing new romance novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.
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Carlos
A music industry legend and 10-time Grammy-winning global sensation, this immersive and intimately-crafted documentary catapults us into the life of rock icon Carlos Santana.
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Copa 71
Told by the pioneering women who participated in it and built from archive unseen for 50 years, this is the extraordinary story of the 1971 Women’s Soccer World Cup.
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Banned Books and the Brilliant Authors Who Write Them
In this new series from University of Toronto literature professor Ira Wells, we’ll take a lively romp through the colourful and sometimes downright hilarious history of book censorship.
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Films That Shook the World
Lovers of pop culture and 20th century history will want to dig into author and New Yorker contributor Adam Nayman’s survey of dramatic flashpoints in the history of the movies.
Wed, May 29 1:00 PM Wed, Jun 5 1:00 PM Wed, Jun 12 1:00 PM Wed, Jun 19 1:00 PM Wed, Jun 26 1:00 PM
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Great Buildings of the 21st Century: Architecture in a Time of Spectacle
Former Toronto Star architecture critic Christopher Hume returns to offer a spirited survey of the most stunning—and thought-provoking—buildings of the past two decades.
Tue, May 21 1:00 PM Tue, May 28 1:00 PM Tue, Jun 4 1:00 PM Tue, Jun 11 1:00 PM Tue, Jun 18 1:00 PM
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Roaming the Regions of Italy: An Up-Close Look at ‘IL Bel Paese’
Join professor Teresa Lobalsamo for a spirited journey across Italy and its multifaceted regions. Gain a deeper appreciation for the country’s distinctive histories, traditions and identities.
Fri, May 24 10:00 AM Fri, May 31 10:00 AM Fri, Jun 7 10:00 AM Fri, Jun 14 10:00 AM Fri, Jun 21 10:00 AM
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The Beatles and their World
Curious Minds favourite Dr. Mike Daley tracks the musical development of the Beatles, starting from the earliest days in Liverpool, through Beatlemania, psychedelia and their studio years.
Thu, May 23 1:00 PM Thu, May 30 1:00 PM Thu, Jun 6 1:00 PM Thu, Jun 13 1:00 PM Thu, Jun 20 1:00 PM
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The Stars of the Broadway Stage
Theatrical producer Michael Rubinoff, the originating producer of hit musical Come From Away, presents this lively celebration of the careers of Broadway’s brightest stars.
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Drunk Feminist Films presents 10 Things I Hate About You
We’re gonna yell at movies like it’s 1999! Join us for the Shakespearian “love story” you slept through in high school, presented by the Drunk Feminist Films team.
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Drunk Feminist Films presents She's All That
Butterfly clips, silver glitter shadow, hacky-sacks and baby-T’s. And that’s just our audience. Right about now (the funk soul brother), Drunk Feminist Films presents M. Night Shyamalan's arthouse classic.
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Doc Soup: Stolen Time
In Stolen Time, charismatic elder rights lawyer Melissa Miller and hundreds of aggrieved families take on the corporate for-profit nursing-home industry—an industry notorious for its lack of transparency and accountability.
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E.T. the Extra Terrestrial with ROM
For space lovers and extra-terrestrial enthusiasts young and old, join Hot Docs and the ROM for a special screening of Steven Spielberg’s heartfelt family masterpiece.
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Food Inc. 2
This much-anticipated sequel centres on innovative food producers facing down the multinational corporations who have tightened their stronghold on our food supply.
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For Viola // Free Screening: We Will Be Brave
Follow the journey of Toronto's 'Good Guise' collective, who are committed to sparking conversations around healthy masculinity through art.
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Grey Gardens
Dry clean those fur coats and come down to the cinema for a special Mother's Day screening of the documentary cult classic featuring Big and Little Edie Beale.
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High & Low - John Galliano
Discover the career of fashion designer John Galliano, and the context, including decades of industry pressure and drug and alcohol addiction, that surrounded his downfall in 2011.
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YA Mega-Star Holly Jackson on The Reappearance of Rachel Price
From the author of the multi-million copy bestselling A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series comes the exclusive Canadian launch event for this YA star’s latest novel.
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HRW: Green Border
This stunning new drama by Academy-Award nominated Polish director Agnieszka Holland zeroes in on the human collateral and political opportunism at stake in Europe’s battle over migration in the treacherous between Belarus and Poland.
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HRW: Mediha
Mediha, a teenage Yazidi girl recently returned from Islamic State (ISIS) captivity, turns the camera on herself, capturing an astonishing journey as she confronts her past in order to fight for her future.
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HRW: Summer Qamp
Summer Qamp follows a group of LGBTQ+ youth as they attend a camp like no other: a judgment-free zone where they explore their authentic selves while building community, finding joy, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
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HRW: We Are Guardians
As Indigenous Brazilian forest guardians in the Amazon fend off attacks from illegal loggers, miners, and exporters, we bear witness to what happens when Indigenous rights, land stewardship, and political corruption converge.
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The Fangirl Picture Show presents The Hunger Games Watch Along: Catching Fire Edition
Calling all the girlies on fire who are back in their Hunger Games era! Relive the film that defined YA dystopia in a theatre full of fellow fangirls.
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Last Things
Artist and filmmaker Deborah Stratman's latest feature is a haunting work of existential sci-fi that imagines a human-less future where the rocks and minerals are the protagonists.
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The Lorax
Celebrate Earth Day with Hot Docs and the Ontario Science Centre! Inspire climate action in your young ones with this film based on the Dr. Seuss classic that has inspired generations to speak for the trees
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Mamma Mia Mother’s Day Sing-Along
Put the mamma in Mamma Mia for Mother’s Day and celebrate your motherly figures with a perfect post-brunch sing-along!
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Margaret Atwood: A Word After A Word After A Word Is Power
From her childhood in the Canadian wilderness to her lauded global tours, discover the life and prolific career of author, poet and activist Margaret Atwood.
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Michael Ondaatje on A Year of Last Things
Join us for a one-of-a-kind night of readings and be the first to experience this remarkable, mind-expanding collection from the legendary Michael Ondaatje.
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Navalny Special Tribute Screening
Join us for this special tribute screening of the Oscar-winning documentary profiling Russian opposition leader and political prisoner Alexei Navalny.
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On the Adamant
Winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, this affecting documentary invites viewers to come aboard the Adamant and witness the transformational power of art and community.
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Paige Layle on But Everyone Feels This Way
With over two million followers on TikTok, Paige Layle is one of the world’s most influential advocates for a better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Ponyo
From maestro Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli, this dazzling animated film features a symphony of colour and whimsical character design which should not be missed on the big screen.
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Q
Where do we draw the line between love and devotion? This intimate and haunting portrayal depicts the insidious influence of a secretive matriarchal religious order in Lebanon.
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Remembering Gene Wilder
This loving tribute full of exclusive clips, hilarious outtakes and interviews with a roster of brilliant friends and collaborators shines a light on the essential Gene Wilder.
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Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
Follow the journey of Beyoncé's Renaissance world tour, from its inception to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, and the finale in Kansas City, Missouri.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Come do the "Time Warp" again with this cult classic, presented with Toronto's own Shadow Cast who perform their satirical version during the screening.
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Roméo Dallaire on The Peace: A Warrior’s Journey
Join the international humanitarian icon and bestselling author for this exclusive first look at his new book, proposing a new paradigm towards a more peaceful world.
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Ruth Reichl on The Paris Novel
Join bestselling author and beloved former restaurant critic of the New York Times as she unveils her mouthwatering new novel: A dazzling, heartfelt adventure through 1980s Paris.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus
In late 2022, legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto mustered all of his energy for one final performance: a concert film, featuring just him and his piano.
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Sex with Sue
From a public school in Toronto to the late-night stage of David Letterman—sex educator and Canadian icon Sue Johanson changed the world. Join us for this special memorial screening in her memory.
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Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Roméo Dallaire
We mark National Canadian Film Day with this free screening of groundbreaking documentary that feels just as important today as it was 20 years ago.
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Stop Making Sense
This is a party! This is a disco! There will be fooling around! Immerse yourself at our monthly residency of Jonathan Demme’s seminal 1984 Talking Heads concert film.
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Stuntwomen
Being thrown down a flight of stairs or hit by a car is part of the everyday life of stuntwomen, testing the limits of their bodies against the outdated gender roles of Hollywood.
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Romance Novel Night with Tessa Bailey and Yulin Kuang
Celebrate the rom-com renaissance with two of the leading authors keeping love alive in the twenty-first century. Bring your besties, lovers and beating hearts!
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Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World
New York City's beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka has become a beacon of hope for Ukraine in this thoughtful and touching story of family, hope—and borscht.
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Enter a world of pure imagination with the confectionary classic starring the late great Gene Wilder. Full of familiar songs and delectable visuals, this film remains a family favourite for a reason.
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You Can Call Me Bill
From make-believe starship captain on Star Trek, to real-life rocketman, get an intimate glimpse into the well-lived life of legendary Canadian actor William Shatner.
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Young Frankenstein
Gene Wilder delivers a career-defining performance as Dr. Frankenstein in Mel Brooks' over-the-top and loving sendup of classic monster movies.
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