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GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Drew Kerr

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

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Drew Kerr

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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Beware of Mr. Baker

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Drew Kerr

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

Posted on April 29, 2012 by James McNally

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

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Jay Kerr

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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