Category Archives: Hot Docs

Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival

Beware of Mr. Baker

Beware of Mr. Baker (Director: Jay Bulger): The film opens with the unlikely scenario of its subject, drummer Ginger Baker, breaking the nose of the film’s director with a well-placed shot from his walking cane. Beware of Mr. Baker indeed. … Continue reading

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Outing

Outing (Directors: Sebastian Meise and Thomas Reider): Sven is a young German man who faces the camera at the very beginning of this harrowing film and confesses his (unwanted) sexual attraction to young boys. His confession and participation in the … Continue reading

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Radioman

Radioman screens on Monday April 30 at 9pm (Bloor Cinema), Wednesday May 2 at 11:45pm (Bloor Cinema) and Saturday May 5 at 4:15pm (Cumberland) Radioman (Director: Mary Kerr): How does a former New York City homeless man become a movie … Continue reading

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Hot Docs 2012 Preview, Part 2

As promised, here are a few more films that should be on your radar at this year’s Hot Docs. We’re just a few days away now, so if you haven’t already got your tickets or passes, better get on that! … Continue reading

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Hot Docs 2012 Preview, Part 1

It’s hard to believe, but I will be attending my ninth Hot Docs this year. My favourite film festival celebrates its 19th edition from April 26th through May 6th with an abundance of new energy. From a new programming director … Continue reading

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