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For Viola

Hot Docs' screening series centering Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC)-led stories and filmmakers, named in honour of Canadian civil rights icon Viola Desmond. This series seeks to affirm Hot Docs as a space of inclusion for BIPOC creators and audience members alike. To minimize barriers to audience participation, all screenings in this series are free of charge.
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Art of Anime

From Hayao Miyazaki, Mamoru Hosoda, Makoto Shinkai and many more, anime filmmakers have captivated imaginations around the globe and furthered the art of animation and film. Art of Anime is a screening series that celebrates anime films, classic and new, on the big screen.
Series runs Returning August 1
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Stage on Screen

Experience unmissable theatrical performances from around the world on our big screen. With stunning pro-shots of critically acclaimed musicals, contemporary plays, and Shakespeare, this series offers immersive experiences that rival the real thing.
Series runs Returning August 1
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Staff Picks

Favourite films selected by Hot Docs staff! Featuring The Blues Brothers - 45th Anniversary, Singin' in the Rain, Midsommar and more.
Series runs Returning August 3
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Pillow Fright!

Programmed and hosted by horror-loving best friends Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg, Pillow Fright! is a new sleepover-themed, creep-tastic series for fellow friendly freaks – the girls, gays, and theys who crave a good scare in a safe, inclusive space.
Series runs Starts August 8
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Back to the Bloor

Revel in the rich theatrical history of Toronto's beloved repertory cinema with cult and mainstay classics to when the building was known as the Bloor Cinema.
Series runs Returning August 9
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Truth and Dare

A new monthly screening series highlighting cutting-edge documentaries that challenge the idea of what a doc needs to be. Acting as a spotlight for future cult classics, this series celebrates the most mind-expanding, form-pushing works emerging from the documentary world.
Series runs Returning August 22
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Let’s Sing-Along & Shout-Along

Unleash your inner rockstar at our Sing-Along and Shout-Along screenings! Bring your friends and family and join the fun as we watch, sing, and shout to our favourite scenes together.
Series runs Returning August 24
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This Film Should Be Played Loud

Rock on with new and classic concert and music films played the way they are meant to be...with the volume turned all the way up. 
Series runs Returning August 30
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Shakespeare, Sorta

True to the Bard’s legacy of theatre for the masses, these iconic adaptations with 90s heart throbs, senior proms, and pop soundtracks are the prefect way to ring in the new school year.
Series runs Starts September 5
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Curious Minds Author Talks

The world's leading writers and thinkers join us for in-depth conversations to discuss thier latest works and share inspiring ideas. 
Series runs Returning Soon
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Relaxed Screenings

Open to everyone, these screenings offer a sensory friendly environment for those in the neuro-diverse community or for anyone who may benefit from a more informal viewing atmosphere.

  • Throughout the screening, house lights will remain on a low level and the volume will be slightly turned down.
  • No trailers will be shown.
  • Audience members will be free to move around, leave the theatre, or take a break in a designated “quiet” area.
Series runs Returning Soon

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