Cinema Series

In this wildly entertaining and refreshingly unfiltered documentary, filmmaker D. Smith passes the mic to four Black transgender sex workers in Atlanta and New York City.  

At this one-of-a-kind in-person celebration, two beloved food experts offer tips and advice for your upcoming holiday feasts—and inspiration for cozy winter meals.

Moderated by Tara O’Brady.

The Hite Report, a groundbreaking study of the intimate experiences of women, presaged current conversations about gender and sexuality, and made its author a target. 

When your seasonal affective disorder is so bad that you're drawn into a dangerous web of conspiratorial erotic fantasy, you know it must be Christmas time in the world of Stanley Kubrick.

Oscar-nominated director Maite Alberdi (The Mole Agent) tells the uplifting and heartbreaking love story of Augusto and Paulina, whose lives were forever changed by Augusto’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. 

In Spanish with English subtitles.

Stick around for a pre-recorded Q&A with director Maite Alberdi.

The Thirst Experts are back to examine the hotness of Timothée Chalamet: Greta’s Gerwig go-to soft boy, Paul Atreides in science epic Dune, and (controversially) a young Willy Wonka.

Follow the story of a father whose love for his daughter in the face of a horrific sexual assault forces a social reckoning in his small Indian village.

In Hindi and Nagpuri with English subtitles.

Join director Nisha Pahuja with special guests Anita Lee and Mike Munn for a Q&A after the December 13 screening. Moderated by filmmaker Yung Chang.

A look at the life of poet Nikki Giovanni and the revolutionary historical periods through which she lived, from the civil rights movement to the birth of Black Lives Matters.

Stick around for a pre-recorded Q&A with directors Michèle Stephenson and Joe Brewster.

From National Geographic, discover the story of American missionary John Chau, who was killed when he attempted to make contact with one of the world’s most isolated Indigenous communities. 

‘Tis the season for a drunken rewatch. Kick off the festive season and experience the family classic with an adult twist. Hosted by Ginger Darling from Canada’s premiere all-male burlesque troupe, Boylesque.

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Please consider bringing a donation of cash or non-perishable food item to support Spadina-Fort York Community Care.

Come down to the Cinema to catch one of the most unhinged, chaotic, hilarious and true-to-life depictions of the stressful season. 

Kindness, creativity and a touch of magic makes the world a brighter place. Explore the story and impact of Canadian entertainer Ernie Coombs and his iconic series, Mr. Dressup. 

Join director Robert McCallum, Nina Keogh (Truffles), Jim Parker (Alex), Jani Lauzon (Granny), and Cathie LeFort, Daughter of Ernie Coombs for a Q&A after the December 17 screening. Moderated by Heidi Reitmaier.     

One part frosty Christmas atmosphere, one part stalk ‘n’ slash magnificence, and all parts awesome, Black Christmas is a timeless and terrifying holiday tradition.

On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch (Jim Carrey) who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.

Our hearts have not gone on from the Titanic, and neither have comedians Carley Thorne and Blair MacMillan’s. Join them for a big-screen reprise of this blockbuster for the ages.

The Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser's redemption on Christmas Eve.

Cheer on your fave 90s child star as he outwits the nefarious Wet Bandits in a series of genius Rube Goldberg-inspired hijinks.

Kick off the season with a big-screen viewing of a Christmas classic unlike any other. Watch detective John McLane coolly take down Hans and his gang of terrorists while spouting iconic line after iconic line. Yippee ki-yay, now that’s entertainment!

Tag along with the eccentric Parker clan as they navigate the trials and tribulations of familhood at yuletide...but careful not to shoot your eye out!

Join Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sam Green as he takes the audience on a journey through time and space to experience in new ways the astonishing sounds of our everyday lives. 

Batman stays home for the holidays, battling the mounstrous sewer-dwelling Penguin who has teamed up with Max Shreck and Catwoman in this dark and twisted Christmas classic.

An angel is sent from heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

The story of a champion freediver and expert safety diver, whose lives seemed fated to converge at the height of their careers.  

In English and Italian with English subtitles.

Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris crafts a deeply human and engaging exploration of author John le Carré's extraordinary life and career. 

Stick around after the screening for a pre-recorded Q&A with director Errol Morris.

Experience Taylor Swift’s Eras tour on the big screen and immerse yourself in the once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. Friendship bracelets and Eras outfits highly encouraged.

The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Hours, Michael Cunningham, is back with his first novel in almost a decade and joins us to discuss it with Canadian audiences for the first time.

Princes and princesses young and old are encouraged to dress in costume and don tiaras for the ultimate kid-friendly sing-along.

Gather your friends for the ultimate trivia night at the most unique venue in town—Hot Docs Cinema! Grab a drink and test your knowledge of everything pop culture, music and more.