In-Cinema Screenings Photo by Gabriel Li Throughout the school year, Docs For Schools offers FREE screenings at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema. These events feature special guests, such as filmmakers or subject matter experts, and cover a variety of topics.IMPORTANT INFORMATION These are in-person screenings at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (506 Bloor Street West, Toronto ON). Each film includes a short introduction and a 20-minute post-screening Q&A with a special guest. We recommend travelling to the cinema via public transit. Our closest subway stop is Bathurst Subway Station. All screenings start promptly at 10:00 a.m. Please arrive between 9:00-9:30 a.m. Groups that arrive late will not be admitted. Complimentary popcorn will be available to all attendees at each screening. If you have concerns about allergies, please contact the Docs For Schools coordinator in advance of the screening. Additional snacks/drinks will be available for purchase at our concessions. Bookings for February events will open on Monday, February 2 at 10:00 AM. Booking links will appear below. Stay up to date with all the latest news by joining our Docs For Schools email list. Back to Youth & Education Upcoming Events Feb 24, 10 AM // Black Life: Untold Stories (Northern Beats) D: Will Prosper | 44 min | Canada | 2023 Recommended for grades 7-12, minimal course language Courtesy of Black Life Impact Foundation and CBC Docs More Details Through a mix of interviews with hip-hop experts and first-hand witnesses including Master T, Michie Mee, Maestro Fresh Wes, and Jully Black, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes access, Northern Beats offers a compelling and engaging look at the Canadian roots of arguably the most dominant music genre in the world today. The episode begins by looking at the origins of Canadian hip-hop and traces the evolution of the music and of the artists’ struggle for commercial support and recognition. Pioneers like Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee, who paved the way for global superstars like Drake and Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) examine the impact they had on future generations of Black artists in Canada, south of the border, and internationally. With interviews from industry insiders, viewers are introduced to the challenges faced by hip-hop artists, as well as the unique advantages that come from belonging to tight-knit community. Despite being largely unacknowledged, the influence and creativity of this generation’s rappers had an undeniable impact on global music trends today. Featured in the episode: Jully Black, Dr. Mark Campbell, Shad Kabango, J.Kyll, Michie Mee, Ron Nelson, Rollie Pemberton, Red1, Malik Shaheed, Master T and Maestro Fresh Wes. Watch the complete Black Life: Untold Stories series free on CBC Gem Feb 25, 10 AM // Black Life: Untold Stories (Northern Beats) D: Will Prosper | 44 min | Canada | 2023 Recommended for grades 7-12, minimal course language Courtesy of Black Life Impact Foundation and CBC Docs More Details Through a mix of interviews with hip-hop experts and first-hand witnesses including Master T, Michie Mee, Maestro Fresh Wes, and Jully Black, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes access, Northern Beats offers a compelling and engaging look at the Canadian roots of arguably the most dominant music genre in the world today. The episode begins by looking at the origins of Canadian hip-hop and traces the evolution of the music and of the artists’ struggle for commercial support and recognition. Pioneers like Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee, who paved the way for global superstars like Drake and Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) examine the impact they had on future generations of Black artists in Canada, south of the border, and internationally. With interviews from industry insiders, viewers are introduced to the challenges faced by hip-hop artists, as well as the unique advantages that come from belonging to tight-knit community. Despite being largely unacknowledged, the influence and creativity of this generation’s rappers had an undeniable impact on global music trends today. Featured in the episode: Jully Black, Dr. Mark Campbell, Shad Kabango, J.Kyll, Michie Mee, Ron Nelson, Rollie Pemberton, Red1, Malik Shaheed, Master T and Maestro Fresh Wes. Watch the complete Black Life: Untold Stories series free on CBC Gem Feb 26, 10 AM // Teenage Wasteland D: Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss | 110 min | USA | 2025 Recommend for grades 9-12, coarse language More Details 1991. Upstate New York. A group of teenage misfits, inspired by a renegade English teacher Fred Isseks, embark on a student film project and uncover a vast conspiracy that is poining the ground beneath their feet. Banding together to confront the indifferent adults, corrupt politians and a violent criminal organization threatening their small town, they produce an investigative documentary that causes shockwaves in their community. This is a coming-of-age story based on exclusive access to hundreds of hours of candid, humourous and nostalgic video outtakes, and the coordination of Fred Isseks and his intrepid students as they reckon, 30 years later, with a defining event in their lives and a remarkable story of civic courage. Includes post-screening discussion with Fred Isseks.
Feb 24, 10 AM // Black Life: Untold Stories (Northern Beats) D: Will Prosper | 44 min | Canada | 2023 Recommended for grades 7-12, minimal course language Courtesy of Black Life Impact Foundation and CBC Docs More Details Through a mix of interviews with hip-hop experts and first-hand witnesses including Master T, Michie Mee, Maestro Fresh Wes, and Jully Black, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes access, Northern Beats offers a compelling and engaging look at the Canadian roots of arguably the most dominant music genre in the world today. The episode begins by looking at the origins of Canadian hip-hop and traces the evolution of the music and of the artists’ struggle for commercial support and recognition. Pioneers like Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee, who paved the way for global superstars like Drake and Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) examine the impact they had on future generations of Black artists in Canada, south of the border, and internationally. With interviews from industry insiders, viewers are introduced to the challenges faced by hip-hop artists, as well as the unique advantages that come from belonging to tight-knit community. Despite being largely unacknowledged, the influence and creativity of this generation’s rappers had an undeniable impact on global music trends today. Featured in the episode: Jully Black, Dr. Mark Campbell, Shad Kabango, J.Kyll, Michie Mee, Ron Nelson, Rollie Pemberton, Red1, Malik Shaheed, Master T and Maestro Fresh Wes. Watch the complete Black Life: Untold Stories series free on CBC Gem
Feb 25, 10 AM // Black Life: Untold Stories (Northern Beats) D: Will Prosper | 44 min | Canada | 2023 Recommended for grades 7-12, minimal course language Courtesy of Black Life Impact Foundation and CBC Docs More Details Through a mix of interviews with hip-hop experts and first-hand witnesses including Master T, Michie Mee, Maestro Fresh Wes, and Jully Black, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes access, Northern Beats offers a compelling and engaging look at the Canadian roots of arguably the most dominant music genre in the world today. The episode begins by looking at the origins of Canadian hip-hop and traces the evolution of the music and of the artists’ struggle for commercial support and recognition. Pioneers like Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee, who paved the way for global superstars like Drake and Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) examine the impact they had on future generations of Black artists in Canada, south of the border, and internationally. With interviews from industry insiders, viewers are introduced to the challenges faced by hip-hop artists, as well as the unique advantages that come from belonging to tight-knit community. Despite being largely unacknowledged, the influence and creativity of this generation’s rappers had an undeniable impact on global music trends today. Featured in the episode: Jully Black, Dr. Mark Campbell, Shad Kabango, J.Kyll, Michie Mee, Ron Nelson, Rollie Pemberton, Red1, Malik Shaheed, Master T and Maestro Fresh Wes. Watch the complete Black Life: Untold Stories series free on CBC Gem
Feb 26, 10 AM // Teenage Wasteland D: Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss | 110 min | USA | 2025 Recommend for grades 9-12, coarse language More Details 1991. Upstate New York. A group of teenage misfits, inspired by a renegade English teacher Fred Isseks, embark on a student film project and uncover a vast conspiracy that is poining the ground beneath their feet. Banding together to confront the indifferent adults, corrupt politians and a violent criminal organization threatening their small town, they produce an investigative documentary that causes shockwaves in their community. This is a coming-of-age story based on exclusive access to hundreds of hours of candid, humourous and nostalgic video outtakes, and the coordination of Fred Isseks and his intrepid students as they reckon, 30 years later, with a defining event in their lives and a remarkable story of civic courage. Includes post-screening discussion with Fred Isseks.
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