Tag Archives: #hotdocs12

An Affair of the Heart

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Drew Kerr

An Affair of the Heart (Director: Sylvia Caminer): For most, Rick Springfield is a one-hit wonder 80s footnote, but as An Affair Of The Heart reveals, he still has a surprisingly loyal following. Director Sylvia Caminer eschews the conventional rock … Continue reading →

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Despite the Gods

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Drew Kerr

Despite the Gods (Director: Penny Vozniak): Australian filmmaker Penny Vozniak had originally signed on to Hisss, a Bollywood production, to shoot content for the movie’s DVD extras. Early on in the process, she discovered a creatively richer opportunity in documenting … Continue reading →

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Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Drew Kerr

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

Posted on May 13, 2012 by James McNally

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

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Moen Mohamed

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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