Cinema Series

Join us in recognizing International Day of Peace with this portrait of human rights champion and former Supreme Court Justice of Canada Rosalie Abella. 

Join director Barry Avrich and producer Mark Selby for a post-screening Q&A, moderated by Richard Ouzounian.

Celebrate the life and work of Paul Reubens by joining his one-of-a-kind character Pee-wee on a wild adventure to rescue his stolen bike.

With a live burlesque performance from Toronto’s own BoylesqueTO, discover the camp classic film that should have earned Cher her second Academy Award.

Celebrate the life and work of Paul Reubens by joining his one-of-a-kind character Pee-wee on a wild adventure to rescue his stolen bike.

$7.50 for 12 and under

Celebrate the life and music of Toronto's own Robbie Robertson with fellow Torontonian Daniel Roher's 2019 award-winning documentary on the Canadian music icon. 

Featuring a pre-recorded intro by director Daniel Roher.

Tickets: Pay what you can *$10 minimum

All ticket proceeds will be donated to Six Nations of the Grand River.

With news of Wagner Group's leader Yevgeniy Prigozhin's death coming out of Russia, peel back the curtain on the secretive organization contracted to fight Russia's proxy wars.

All little royals are cordially invited to a Frozen princess sing-along! Don your finest royal wear and belt out to the songs you know by heart.

Enjoy the delectable first episode of the seventh season with a special intro from hosts Ann Pornel and Alan Shane Lewis, and join them for an exclusive Q&A following the screening.

Over the past 25 years, Naomi Klein has charted and documented our politics and culture with a series of trenchant bestselling books. Join her for the launch of Doppelganger. 

Moderated by award-winning writer and speaker Jesse Wente, founding director of the Indigenous Screen Office and Chair of the Canada Council for the Arts.

An evening of comedy and conversation with a special screening of the short film Janelle Niles: Inconvenient, and a presentation of Got Land? Canada's first all-Indigenous comedy show.

Seeking to heal from the death of her grandmother, Italian-Canadian recording artist and dancer Andrea Ramolo explores her cultural roots in Salento, Italy. 

Immerse yourself in the sounds of The South with a special pre-screening performance of traditional Italian folk music by Alessandra Belloni and Andrea Ramolo, then stick around after the film for a Q&A with Andrea and Alessandra.

It’s that time of year, locas! From the blue filter to the problematic love story that we somehow still root for: Twilight has something for everyone. 

With an introduction by comedians Carley Thorne and Ben Sosa Wright, you won’t want to miss it.

One of the youngest #1 New York Times bestselling authors of all time and a viral success on BookTok, join Chloe Gong on the release of her latest title, Foul Heart Huntsman. 

Moderated by Bridget Raymundo, Associate Producer at CBC Books and BookToker, @bridgelikesbooks.

The iconic chef of Le Bernardin, which holds three Michelin stars and the most James Beard awards of any New York City restaurant, Eric Ripert presents his new book Seafood Simple. 

Moderated by author of Cook It Wild, food writer and critic, Chris Nuttall-Smith.

This moving, mind-expanding film follows an American cellist’s journey along Europe's most popular pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago.

Take a big bite into the meaty saga of a rogue western Canadian fast-food chain with mysterious origins, a cult following, and a secret pathway to the immigrant dream.

Featuring a pre-recorded introduction by filmmaker John Wilson (How To with John Wilson).

Stay after the film for a pre-recorded Q&A with directors Emily Mackenzie and Noah Collier.

Take a big bite into the meaty saga of a rogue western Canadian fast-food chain with mysterious origins, a cult following, and a secret pathway to the immigrant dream.

Featuring a pre-recorded introduction by filmmaker John Wilson (How To with John Wilson).

Stay after the film for a pre-recorded Q&A with directors Emily Mackenzie and Noah Collier.

An innovative and psychedelic multimedia experience featuring live performances captured in surround sound, celebrating one of the world's most influential electronic music composers.

Take a big bite into the meaty saga of a rogue western Canadian fast-food chain with mysterious origins, a cult following, and a secret pathway to the immigrant dream.

Featuring a pre-recorded introduction by filmmaker John Wilson (How To with John Wilson).

Stay after the film for a pre-recorded Q&A with directors Emily Mackenzie and Noah Collier.

Take a big bite into the meaty saga of a rogue western Canadian fast-food chain with mysterious origins, a cult following, and a secret pathway to the immigrant dream.

Featuring a pre-recorded introduction by filmmaker John Wilson. He will participate in a Q&A after the October 30 screening.

Take a big bite into the meaty saga of a rogue western Canadian fast-food chain with mysterious origins, a cult following, and a secret pathway to the immigrant dream.

The filmmakers will participate in a Q&A after the November 10 screening.

The finale is finally here, locas! Relive the magic and madness of the cult-classic saga surrounded by fellow fangirls for a night out like no other. 

With an introduction by your favourite fan girls, Carley Thorne and Meredith Mullen, you won’t want to miss it.

Two dissidents embark on a perilous journey from Damascus to Raqqa, and then into exile in Turkey, as Syria tumbles into the abyss.

In Arabic with English subtitles.

Co-director Mohammad Ali Atassi will participate in a post-screening Q&A.

Two art students living a carefree life in Damascus decide to join the Syrian revolution by moving to Douma, a working-class suburb under rebel rule.

In Arabic and English with English subtitles.

Co-director Saeed al-Batal will participate in a post-screening Q&A.

A film-conversation between a writer and filmmaker questioning the relations between language and cinema as tools to represent war and violence.

In Arabic with English subtitles.

Co-director Rania Stephan will participate in a post-screening Q&A.

In this Toronto exclusive, Peter Mansbridge, the cherished former anchor of CBC’s The National, shares his new book celebrating the people and professions that make Canada work.