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Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival

Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (Director: Jesse Vile): Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a terminal disease with no known cure. Most people afflicted with it only live 3-5 years after symptoms are first detected, … Continue reading

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Meanwhile in Mamelodi

Meanwhile in Mamelodi (Director: Benjamin Kahlmeyer): In 2010, South Africa hosted the first soccer World Cup ever held on the African continent, and excitement and expectations were high. The plucky South African team (known affectionately as “Bafana Bafana” from the … Continue reading

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Moen Mohamed: The Best of Hot Docs 2012

Editor’s Note: I’m very happy to welcome back Moen Mohamed to Toronto Screen Shots. Chances are that if you see movies in Toronto, you know Moen. He sees more films than anyone I know and I’ve always valued his opinions … Continue reading

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GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling

GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (Director: Brett Whitcomb): GLOW tells the story of the characters and inner workings of the Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling (GLOW), a syndicated television program that aired in North America from 1986 … Continue reading

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The Invisible War

The Invisible War (Director: Kirby Dick): Kirby Dick (best known for This Film Is Not Yet Rated, Twist Of Faith, and Outrage) turns his investigative lens on the surprisingly underreported subject of rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment in the … Continue reading

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