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AfterwardOpens Friday, March 13

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This is Not a MovieFriday, March 27

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“Movingly captures what made him unique.” – Variety

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The Times of Bill cunninghamd: Mark bozek | 2018 | usa | 74 min | pG

Get to know iconic street photographer and fashion historian Bill Cunningham in this moving new portrait, including his four decades at The New York Times. Told in Cunningham’s own words from a recently unearthed 1994 interview, the doc chronicles the artist’s fascinating life’s story, including moonlighting as a milliner in France during the Korean War, his unique relationship with First Lady Jackie Kennedy, and his democratic view of fashion and society. Narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker, The Times of Bill Cunningham boasts an incredible archive of photographs chosen from over 3 million previously unreleased images.

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The Booksellersd: d.W. young | 2019 | usa | 99 min

Bibliophiles unite! Step inside the leather-and-musk-scented world of New York City’s rare book world, an eclectic crew of wheelers and dealers dedicated to preserving history one musty tome at a time. Behold books bound in human flesh, accounts of polar expeditions containing tufts of real mammoth fur, manuscripts scribed by Borges, and other literary curiosities. But these stranger-than-fiction relics are more than just novel—they are links to our shared past. Executive produced by Parker Posey, The Booksellers celebrates the value of books as tangible objects at a time when chain stores and e-readers threaten their very existence.


afterward d: Ofra bloch | usa | 2018 | 95 min

Join Israeli-born psychoanalyst Ofra Bloch, the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, on her journey to reconcile competing traumatic histories in Germany, Israel and Palestine. With an empathetic ear, Bloch turns to subjects who, like her, have defined themselves through long-held narratives of hatred and division: Germans living in the shadow of Nazi crimes and Palestinians resisting the occupation of their lands. As moving stories from both sides are laid bare, the lines that divide begin to fall apart. Spurred by a rising wave in anti-Semitism and fascism around the world, Bloch’s nuanced film makes the case that the way forward lies in confronting a past that continues to wound in the present.


This is not a Movied: yung Chang | 2019 | Canada, Germany | 106 min | pG

Investigating “the truth” has never been an easy task. Yet veteran British foreign correspondent Robert Fisk has spent the better part of his career doing just that, from his legendary stint at The Times in the ‘80s to over 30 years with The Independent, where he continues to report on the Middle East. In this immersive tour de force from acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Yung Chan (Up the Yangtze), follow the uncompromising journalist as he fights to capture reality from the frontlines of Syria to Palestinian refugee camps and beyond. A testament to the power of journalism in the age of “fake news,” This is Not a Movie earns its place in Chang’s growing repertoire of incisive films that interrogate the most urgent themes of our time.

“Will be enjoyed by anyone who’s ever happily spent hours wandering through bookstores.” – Hollywood Reporter

“Relevant in these politically charged times.” – Hollywood Reporter

“A litmus test for the last quarter-century’s crisis of journalistic integrity.” – Cinema Scope

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Lawrence LessigReclaiming Our DemocracyOne of the world’s leading legal scholars—and an essential voice of dissent in the Trump era—Harvard Law prof Lawrence Lessig shares an inspiring vision for the state of American and world democracy in the lead up to the 2020 election.

In conversation with journalist and broadcaster Anna Maria Tremonti

9:15 PM

Fyre Fraud Screening & PanelObsessed with Influencer CultureFind out what really happened during the decade’s biggest influencer-driven scam at this rare public screening of Hulu’s Fyre Fraud, followed by a pop culture panel unpacking the doomed music festival’s era-defining myths and meanings.

Hosted by Buzzfeed ’s Elamin Abdelmahmoud and featuring a special video cameo by The New Yorker ’s Jia Tolentino

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Jerry SaltzHow to Be an ArtistJoin New York magazine’s Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic as he reveals inspiring new ways to shed doubt and awaken your inner artistic potential, based on his landmark handbook for creatives of all kinds, How to Be an Artist.

In conversation with Jessica Johnson, Executive Editor, The Walrus

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Susan Goldberg World-Changing Women National Geographic’s Editor-in-Chief offers an inspiring look at the past, present and future of women’s lives and stories as documented in the magazine’s ground-breaking new image collection, celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States.

In conversation with Sarah Fulford, Editor in Chief of Toronto Life

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Daniel DaleAmerican Politics in 2020 Few journalists today are doing more to speak truth to power than CNN political correspondent Daniel Dale. Join the Trump fact-checker and Toronto native for a timely dispatch from the frontlines of the D.C. Circus.

In conversation with Matt Galloway, host of CBC Radio’s The Current

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Sam Sifton & Melissa ClarkMaking Life More Delicious At this meeting of brilliant culinary minds, New York Times Food Editor Sam Sifton and beloved columnist Melissa Clark serve up tasty insights from their latest cookbooks, sharing their delightful philosophies for making life delicious.

In conversation with food writer Chris Nuttall-Smith

3:30 PM

Plan or Platitude? Making Sense of “Reconciliation” Panel hosted and guest curated by Tanya TalagaAs we approach the fifth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation report, get a clear-eyed look at “reconciliation” with Indigenous peoples, what it actually means, and what progress—if any—has been made in bringing it about.

Also featuring Senator Murray Sinclair, Lee Maracle, Max FineDay and a performance by the celebrated All Nations Juniors drum circle

8:00 PM

Drunk Feminist Films present Cats

It’s become the cultural phenomenon we didn’t know we needed. Whether you love it or hate it, get ready to enter the bizarre, mesmerizing world of Cats at this special interactive screening featuring live commentary.

Hosted by pop culture critics Sarah Hagi and Amil Niazi

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Erik LarsonWinston Churchill and Fearless Political LeadershipThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Devil in the White City considers what we can learn from Winston Churchill’s leadership at the height of the London Blitz in his captivating new portrait of a 20th century giant.

In conversation with former Federal Liberal Leader and Ontario Premier Bob Rae

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Narcos’ Javier Peña and Steve MurphyBringing Down Pablo EscobarLegendary DEA operatives Javier F. Peña and Steve Murphy recount the true story of how they put an end to one of the world’s most infamous narco-terrorists, taking us behind the scenes of the dramatic events that inspired the hit Netflix series, Narcos.

In conversation with George Stroumboulopoulos, host of The Strombo Show

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Brian Greene Understanding the Cosmos— and Our Place Within ItExplore humanity’s search for meaning in an evolving universe with the world-renowned physicist and best-selling author of The Elegant Universe.

In conversation with Nahlah Ayed, host of CBC Radio’s Ideas

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Overseas d: sung-a yoon | belgium, France | 2019 | 90 min

In one of the Philippines’s many government-accredited training centres, a group of women prepare to join the ranks of the 10 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) currently deployed abroad. They learn to serve at a table, care for infants, and brace themselves for the worst: homesickness, exhaustion, mistreatment and abuse. Quietly gripping and often startling, Overseas brings to light the question of modern servitude in our globalized world, while emphasizing these women’s personal stories, determination, sisterhood and the strategies they find to face the unknown.

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Memory is Our HomelandUnearth the remarkable forgotten history of Polish refugees in East Africa in the 1940s and 50s, and the epic odyssey that brought them there.

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FiLMS Changing the World

Must-see docs revealing staggering new perspectives.

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Stick around for a live Q&A with director Jonathan Durand.

rbGA screening of the Oscar-nominated RBG followed by an expert panel discussion about women leadership and the inspiring lessons learned from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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The World according to amazonAmazon revolutionized the global economy almost overnight, dominating online retail and shifting our expectations around the distribution of our daily products—but at what cost? Explore how the company, ruled by the world’s richest man, became the empire of technology and commerce it is today.

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The royal ballet’s sleeping beauty Journey with The Royal Ballet to an enchanted world of princesses, fairy godmothers and magical spells in this landmark production of Marius Petipa’s classic Russian ballet, to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score.

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nick Mason’s saucerful of secrets Climb aboard Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets for an out-of-this-world live concert experience featuring the early music of psychedelic rock pioneers Pink Floyd. One night only!

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That pärt Feeling: The universe of arvo pärtArvo Pärt, the most-performed living composer in the world, is con-sidered to be something of a recluse. In this rare profile, get to know the man who believes that it’s not through words that a great artist

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Counter tenor Daniel Taylor will participate in a post-screening discussion and short performance.

Force of nature nataliaBe swept off your feet by the fiery star of The Royal Ballet in this intimate year-in-the-life portrait of Natalia Osipova and the spirits that move her.

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Gordon Lightfoot: if you Could read My Mind Follow Gordon Lightfoot’s life and musical evolution from Christian choirboy to troubled troubadour, international star, and beloved Canadian icon.

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nîpawistamâsowin: We Will stand upA grieving family’s pursuit of justice becomes a flashpoint of the inequity and racism in the Canadian legal system after the killer of Colten Boushie, a young Cree man in Saskatchewan, is acquitted of murder charges.

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a Tribute to John Kastner with screeningWe pay tribute to the late John Kastner, one of Canada’s most cherished documentary filmmakers, with this special screening of his award-winning Life with Murder, a riveting mystery that examines the boundaries of parental forgiveness in the wake of tragedy.


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JawlineWitness the rise of aspiring social media influencer Austyn Tester, an angelic teen from rural Tennessee, as he hustles to become “internet famous”… but to what end?

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