Category Archives: Documentaries

Sean Farnel Moving On From Hot Docs

Posted on June 20, 2011 by James McNally

After six years at the helm, Hot Docs Director of Programming Sean Farnel is moving on. In an eloquent blog post, he reveals that he’s not sure what’s next: I embrace the notion of having some room to roam, to … Continue reading →

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Love Shines

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Drew Kerr

Love Shines (Director: Doug Arrowsmith): Love Shines is a first-rate, in-depth portrait of acclaimed Toronto singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith. Director Arrowsmith, a hardcore Sexsmith devotee, avoids turning his film into a fanboy gushfest; instead, he unabashedly presents the singer with all … Continue reading →

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Superheroes

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Drew Kerr

Superheroes (Director: Michael Barnett): Superheroes do exist, even if they come up a little light in the “super” department (by way of an obvious lack of superpowers). My first exposure to real life superheroes (referred to as “RLSH”) was a … Continue reading →

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Inside Lara Roxx

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Drew Kerr

Inside Lara Roxx (Director: Mia Donovan): Lara Roxx became semi-famous back in 2004, but not for the reason she had intended when she moved to L.A. from Montreal at the age of 21 to work in the adult film industry. … Continue reading →

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The Hollywood Complex

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Drew Kerr

The Hollywood Complex (Directors: Dylan Nelson and Dan Sturman): The Hollywood Complex looks at the trials and tribulations of aspiring child actors and their families who make their way to Hollywood every spring for television’s “pilot season,” when most networks … Continue reading →

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