As we explore the storied history of Russia's Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg in our ongoing Curious Minds Morning Speaker Series, join us for this marvelous companion piece.

Fri, Jun 1 1:00 PM

Sun, Jun 3 2:15 PM

Curious Minds Further Viewing: In the Name of All Canadians

Instituted by Pierre Elliiot Trudeau in 1982, Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms gets six fresh perspectives.

Thu, Jun 14 1:00 PM

Curious Minds Further Viewing: Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words

Stunning home videos, personal letters and family interviews from the life of Ingrid Bergman.

Tue, Jun 19 1:00 PM

Sat, Jun 23 1:30 PM

Curious Minds Further Viewing: Rebel Without a Cause

Tue, Jun 5 1:00 PM

Curious Minds Further Viewing: Russian Ark

A singular cinematic journey through the Hermitage Museum--shot in one dazzlingly orchestrated single take.

Fri, Jun 15 1:00 PM

Curious Minds: Splendour and Opulence: Catherine the Great and the Hermitage Museum

Fri, May 25 10:00 AM

Fri, Jun 1 10:00 AM

Fri, Jun 8 10:00 AM

Fri, Jun 15 10:00 AM

Fri, Jun 22 10:00 AM

Curious Minds: Starstruck: Fame and Celebrity in the Modern Age

Tue, May 29 10:00 AM

Tue, Jun 5 10:00 AM

Tue, Jun 12 10:00 AM

Tue, Jun 19 10:00 AM

Curious Minds: Trudeaumania - Pierre Trudeau and his Century

Thu, May 24 10:00 AM

Thu, May 31 10:00 AM

Thu, Jun 7 10:00 AM

Thu, Jun 14 10:00 AM

Thu, Jun 21 10:00 AM

Thu, Jun 28 10:00 AM

Author Event: David Chariandy on I've Been Meaning To Tell You

The Governor General's Award finalist discusses his anticipated non-fiction debut

Wed, Jun 6 6:30 PM

Design Canada

Celebrate the Golden Age of Canadian graphic design and its influence on our national identity.

Fri, Jun 22 1:00 PM5:00 PM9:15 PM

Sat, Jun 23 6:15 PM

Sun, Jun 24 3:15 PM8:00 PM

Mon, Jun 25 6:15 PM

Tue, Jun 26 4:00 PM8:00 PM

Wed, Jun 27 8:30 PM

Thu, Jun 28 4:00 PM6:00 PM

Fri, Jun 29 4:00 PM

Sat, Jun 30 8:45 PM

Sun, Jul 1 2:00 PM

Tue, Jul 3 6:30 PM

Wed, Jul 4 8:45 PM

Thu, Jul 5 6:30 PM

Doc Soup Sundays: The Beatles, Hippies and Hells Angels: Inside the Crazy World of Apple

The untold story of how the world's most famous band tried to change the world by investing in a company—and how it tore them apart.

Sun, May 27 11:00 AM

Doc Soup Sundays: Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

Relive the Golden Age of Broadway with this immersive documentary that brings you inside the thrilling world of live theatre in New York during the 1940s and ‘50s.

Sun, Jun 17 11:00 AM

Doc Soup: October 2018

Wed, Oct 3 TBD

Doors Open Toronto: Citizen Jane (Free Screening)

Follow legendary urban activist Jane Jacob's battle to save New York neighbourhoods from ruthless redevelopment.

Sat, May 26 2:30 PM

Ferris's Room (Film + VR Party)

Toronto artist Sarah Keenlyside travels to Chicago to recreate Ferris Bueller's bedroom for the 30th anniversary of the cult classic.

Sat, Jun 2 8:00 PM

Docs in Bloom: Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf

A portrait of revolutionary landscape designer Piet Oudolf, best known for his work on New York’s High Line.

Fri, May 25 1:00 PM

Sun, May 27 6:00 PM

Mon, May 28 6:30 PM

Thu, May 31 1:00 PM

Fri, Jun 1 6:30 PM

Sat, Jun 2 6:00 PM

Sun, Jun 3 6:30 PM

Mon, Jun 4 4:30 PM6:30 PM

Tue, Jun 5 3:30 PM

Wed, Jun 6 9:15 PM

Thu, Jun 7 3:30 PM

Sneak Preview: Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

Join us for this special sneak preview of a brand new A&E documentary on one of the greatest "one season wonders" ever produced.

Thu, May 31 6:30 PM

Garden Lovers

Love and beauty intersect in this touching documentary on the lives of couples who share a passion for gardening.

Wed, May 30 2:30 PM

Docs in Bloom: The Gardener

Step into the awe-inspiring private English-style garden of Francis Cabot and discover the transformative power of nature and human ingenuity aligned in perfect harmony.

Tue, May 29 1:00 PM

Generation Wealth

Acclaimed documentary photographer Lauren Greenfield holds a mirror up to the super-rich in this epic portrait of wealth culture.

Fri, Jul 27 4:00 PM6:30 PM

Sat, Jul 28 4:00 PM8:45 PM

Sun, Jul 29 1:00 PM6:30 PM

Mon, Jul 30 3:30 PM8:30 PM

Tue, Jul 31 6:30 PM

Wed, Aug 1 3:30 PM8:30 PM

Thu, Aug 2 6:30 PM

Hitler's Hollywood

A startling look at the cinema of Hitler's Germany, an explosion of lavish, escapist films manufactured to spread Nazi ideology.

Fri, Jul 20 6:00 PM

Sat, Jul 21 3:45 PM8:45 PM

Sun, Jul 22 1:00 PM6:00 PM

Mon, Jul 23 3:45 PM8:45 PM

Tue, Jul 24 6:30 PM

Wed, Jul 25 3:45 PM9:00 PM

Thu, Jul 26 6:30 PM

The King

Hit the road in Elvis Presley’s 1963 Rolls-Royce in this musical exploration of the King and the American Dream.

Fri, Jul 13 3:45 PM6:30 PM

Sat, Jul 14 11:15 AM4:00 PM8:45 PM

Sun, Jul 15 1:00 PM6:00 PM

Mon, Jul 16 3:45 PM8:45 PM

Tue, Jul 17 6:30 PM

Wed, Jul 18 3:45 PM8:45 PM

Thu, Jul 19 6:30 PM

Kusama: Infinity

Immerse yourself in the dazzling art of Yayoi Kusama in this inspiring documentary on her tumultuous and triumphant journey.

Fri, Jun 1 4:00 PM8:30 PM

Sat, Jun 2 1:30 PM4:00 PM

Sun, Jun 3 4:15 PM8:30 PM

Mon, Jun 4 8:30 PM

Tue, Jun 5 9:00 PM

Wed, Jun 6 3:00 PM

Thu, Jun 7 1:00 PM

Game Changers: !Women Art Revolution

Become immersed in the revolutionary 1960s and 70s where a “secret history” of feminist art unfolded.

Sat, Jun 16 1:00 PM

Game Changers: Anita: Speaking Truth to Power

Anita Hill speaks about her powerful testimony against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas that brought sexual harassment into America’s national spotlight.

Sat, Jun 9 6:30 PM

Game Changers: Bhutto

A riveting portrait of the recently assassinated Benazir Bhutto, the first Muslim woman elected in history to lead an Islamic nation.

Sun, Jun 10 4:00 PM

Game Changers: Madonna: Truth or Dare

A candid view into superstardom and a tribute to the woman who changed the face of pop music.

Fri, Jun 15 8:45 PM

Game Changers: Mankiller

Celebrate the inspiring life of Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

Sat, Jun 9 1:00 PM

Game Changers: Public Speaking

Legendary New York writer Fran Lebowitz takes centre stage in this delightful documentary from Martin Scorsese.

Sat, Jun 16 4:00 PM

Docs in Bloom: A Man Named Pearl

The inspiring story of self-taught topiary artist Pearl Fryar who transforms the fate of his small South Carolina town.

Mon, May 28 4:00 PM

Films Changing the World: Metamorphosis

How will humanity be transformed by the global crisis we have created?

Thu, Jun 7 9:00 PM

Fri, Jun 8 9:30 PM

The Oslo Diaries

A rare look behind- the-scenes of the 1992 process that resulted in the Oslo Accords and how close Israel and Palestine came to peace.

Fri, Jul 6 6:30 PM

Sat, Jul 7 4:00 PM8:45 PM

Sun, Jul 8 2:45 PM

Mon, Jul 9 4:00 PM8:45 PM

Tue, Jul 10 6:30 PM

Wed, Jul 11 4:00 PM8:45 PM

Thu, Jul 12 1:00 PM

Performance on Screen: RSC Live: Macbeth

Shakespeare’s psychological thriller marks Christopher Eccleston’s RSC debut and Niamh Cusack’s return to the company.

Sun, Jun 3 11:00 AM

Performance on Screen: Manon

Kenneth MacMillan’s acclaimed tragic ballet is a modern masterpiece about, love, luxury and desire.

Sun, May 27 1:45 PM

The Quest of Alain Ducasse

Join master chef Alain Ducasse as he travels to Rio, Hong Kong, Manila, Tokyo and more to get inspired by world cuisine.

Fri, Jun 8 4:00 PM

Sat, Jun 9 11:00 AM

Sun, Jun 10 9:00 PM

Mon, Jun 11 9:00 PM

Tue, Jun 12 1:00 PM

Wed, Jun 13 2:00 PM9:30 PM

Thu, Jun 14 6:30 PM

Fri, Jun 15 4:00 PM

Sat, Jun 16 6:30 PM

Sun, Jun 17 4:00 PM8:15 PM

RBG

An intimate portrait of an unlikely rock star: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how her early legal battles changed the world for women.

Wed, May 23 1:30 PM4:00 PM8:30 PM

Thu, May 24 3:30 PM6:00 PM

Fri, May 25 3:30 PM6:00 PM

Sat, May 26 9:45 PM

Sun, May 27 8:00 PM

Mon, May 28 1:30 PM8:30 PM

Tue, May 29 9:15 PM

Wed, May 30 9:15 PM

Thu, May 31 9:00 PM

RENTAL: Dan Savage's 13th Annual HUMP! Film Festival

Sat, May 26 8:00 PM

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Toronto Shadowcast

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.

Fri, May 25 11:30 PM

Fri, Jun 29 11:30 PM

Fri, Jul 27 11:30 PM

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

Legendary hustler Scotty Bowers chronicles his decades spent as a sexual procurer to Hollyywood's biggest stars

Fri, Aug 3 6:30 PM

Sat, Aug 4 4:00 PM8:45 PM

Sun, Aug 5 6:30 PM

Mon, Aug 6 8:30 PM

Tue, Aug 7 6:30 PM

Wed, Aug 8 8:30 PM

Thu, Aug 9 6:30 PM

Eatable Films Presents: Soufra (with Food by Newcomer Kitchen)

We join forces with Eatable Films and Newcomer Kitchen for a delicious celebraiton of Syrian culture.

Tue, May 29 6:30 PM

This Film Should Be Played Loud: Metric: Dreams So Real

Get a front row seat at the epic final performance of Metric’s year-long sold-out world tour in 2016.

Fri, May 25 9:00 PM

Rock Rubber 45s - With Special Guest Bobbito García

A basketball, sneaker, and music cinematic odyssey from authentic NYC culture orchestrator Bobbito García.

Fri, Jun 29 8:30 PM

This Jewish American Life: Famous Nathan

The wonderful true life rags-to-riches story behind Coney Island's iconic hot dog joint, Nathan's Famous.

Sat, Jun 23 11:00 AM

This Jewish American Life: Hava Nagila

Discover the history, mystery and meaning of the infectious party song, "Hava Nagila."

Sun, Jun 24 11:00 AM

This Jewish American Life: Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream

How Hollywood was established with the vision of Jewish immigrants fleeing from persecution in Eastern Europe.

Sat, Jun 2 11:00 AM

This Jewish American Life: Streit's: Matzo & the American Dream

Step inside the storied universe of the last family-owned Matzo bakery in America.

Sat, Jun 16 11:00 AM

This Jewish American Life: When Jews Were Funny

This hilarious doc surveys the history of Jewish comedy.

Sun, Jun 17 2:00 PM

This Jewish American Life: Yoo Hoo, Mrs Goldberg

The heartwarming story of underrated television pioneer Gertrude Berg, creator and star of The Goldbergs.

Sun, Jun 10 11:00 AM

Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist

Dame Vivienne Westwood looks back on her journey and greatest accomplishments throughout her ground-breaking career as a cultural icon.

Fri, Jun 29 6:00 PM

Sat, Jun 30 4:00 PM6:30 PM

Sun, Jul 1 4:00 PM8:45 PM

Mon, Jul 2 4:15 PM6:30 PM

Tue, Jul 3 4:00 PM8:45 PM

Wed, Jul 4 2:00 PM6:30 PM

Thu, Jul 5 4:00 PM8:45 PM

Docs in Bloom: A Year in an English Garden: Flicker + Pulse

Escape the cold and step inside a beautiful English walled garden in this must-see for nature lovers and green-thumbs.

Thu, May 31 3:00 PM

The Accountant of Auschwitz

Becoming Who I Was

Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat

The Cleaners

Curious Minds Further Viewing: Hermitage Revealed

Curious Minds Further Viewing: In the Name of All Canadians

Curious Minds Further Viewing: Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words

Curious Minds Further Viewing: Rebel Without a Cause

Curious Minds Further Viewing: Russian Ark

Curious Minds: Splendour and Opulence: Catherine the Great and the Hermitage Museum

Curious Minds: Starstruck: Fame and Celebrity in the Modern Age

Curious Minds: Trudeaumania - Pierre Trudeau and his Century

Author Event: David Chariandy on I've Been Meaning To Tell You

Design Canada

Doc Soup Sundays: The Beatles, Hippies and Hells Angels: Inside the Crazy World of Apple

Doc Soup Sundays: Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

Doc Soup: October 2018

Doors Open Toronto: Citizen Jane (Free Screening)

Ferris's Room (Film + VR Party)

Docs in Bloom: Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf

Sneak Preview: Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

Garden Lovers

Docs in Bloom: The Gardener

Generation Wealth

Hitler's Hollywood

The King

Kusama: Infinity

Game Changers: !Women Art Revolution

Game Changers: Anita: Speaking Truth to Power

Game Changers: Bhutto

Game Changers: Madonna: Truth or Dare

Game Changers: Mankiller

Game Changers: Public Speaking

Docs in Bloom: A Man Named Pearl

Films Changing the World: Metamorphosis

The Oslo Diaries

Performance on Screen: RSC Live: Macbeth

Performance on Screen: Manon

The Quest of Alain Ducasse

RBG

RENTAL: Dan Savage's 13th Annual HUMP! Film Festival

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Toronto Shadowcast

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

Eatable Films Presents: Soufra (with Food by Newcomer Kitchen)

This Film Should Be Played Loud: Metric: Dreams So Real

Rock Rubber 45s - With Special Guest Bobbito García

This Jewish American Life: Famous Nathan

This Jewish American Life: Hava Nagila

This Jewish American Life: Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream

This Jewish American Life: Streit's: Matzo & the American Dream

This Jewish American Life: When Jews Were Funny

This Jewish American Life: Yoo Hoo, Mrs Goldberg

Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist

Docs in Bloom: A Year in an English Garden: Flicker + Pulse

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