Special Events Check out these upcoming special events and screenings at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema! Thursday, September 21, 6:30 PM Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella 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. D: Barry Avrich Canada 2023 84 min More details Friday, September 22, 9:15 PM Pee-wee's Big Adventure Paul Reubens Tribute 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. D: Tim Burton USA 1985 91 min More details Saturday, September 23, 9:00 PM Burlesque sing-along With a live burlesque performance from Toronto’s own BoylesqueTO, discover the camp classic film that should have earned Cher her second Academy Award. D: Steve Antin USA 2010 120 min More details Sunday, September 24, 1:30 PM Family Screening: Pee-wee's Big Adventure Paul Reubens Tribute 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 D: Tim Burton USA 1985 91 min More details Opens Sunday, September 24 Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band Robbie Robertson Tribute 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. D: Daniel Roher Canada 2019 100 min More details Thursday, September 28, 6:30 PM The Rise of Wagner 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. D: Benoit Bringer France 2022 104 min More details Saturday, September 30, 2:15 PM Bad Press National Day for Truth and Reconciliation This FREE screening will feature an introduction by imagineNATIVE festival director Lindsay Monture and virtual Q&A with co-director Joe Peeler in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This screening is offered for free with a suggested donation to the Hot Docs-Weengushk Film Institute Fund. 100% of donations collected will go directly to Weengushk. D: Rebecca Landsberry-Baker & Joe Peeler USA 2022 98 min More details Sunday, October 1, 2:00 PM Frozen sing-along Family Screening 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. D: Jennifer Lee & Chris Buck USA 2013 102 min More details Sunday, October 1, 8:00 PM The Great Canadian Baking Show Season 7 Premiere 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. More details Monday, October 2, 7:00 PM Naomi Klein on Doppelganger Curious Minds Author Talks 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. 60 min More details Wednesday, October 4, 7:00 PM Indigenous Comedy Night: Got Land? Comedy Show & Janelle Niles: Inconvenient Film Screening 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. D: Kelly Zemnickis & Cass Gardiner Canada 2023 9 min (film) More details Thursday, October 5, 7:15 PM The South 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. D: Giuseppe Marco Albano Canada 2023 66 min More details Friday, October 6, 9:30 PM Twilight 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. D: Catherine Hardwicke USA 2008 122 min More details Saturday, October 7, 6:30 PM Chloe Gong on Foul Heart Huntsman Curious Minds Author Talks 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. 60 min More details Friday, October 13, 6:30 PM Culinary Icon: An Evening with Eric Ripert Curious Minds Author Talks 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. 60 min More details Sunday, October 15, 2:00 PM Strangers on the Earth Quiet Time: Mindfulness at the Movies This moving, mind-expanding film follows an American cellist’s journey along Europe's most popular pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago. D: Tristan Cook USA 2017 97 min More details Thursday, October 26, 4:00 PM Carpet Cowboys + Q&A 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. D: Emily Mackenzie & Noah Collier USA 2023 86 min More details Saturday, October 28, 1:00 PM Carpet Cowboys + Q&A 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. D: Emily Mackenzie & Noah Collier USA 2023 86 min More details Saturday, October 28, 6:30 PM Subotnick An innovative and psychedelic multimedia experience featuring live performances captured in surround sound, celebrating one of the world's most influential electronic music composers. D: Robert Fantinatto USA 2023 88 min More details Sunday, October 29, 6:30 PM Carpet Cowboys + Q&A 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. D: Emily Mackenzie & Noah Collier USA 2023 86 min More details Monday, October 30, 6:30 PM Carpet Cowboys + Q&A 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. D: Emily Mackenzie & Noah Collier USA 2023 86 min More details Friday, November 10, 6:15 PM The Lebanese Burger Mafia 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. D: Omar Mouallem Canada 2023 103 min More details Friday, November 17, 9:30 PM Breaking Dawn - Part 2 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. D: Bill Condon USA 2012 115 min OC More details Wednesday, November 22, 6:45 PM Our Terrible Country (Baladna alraheeb) Bidayyat (Beginnings) in Syrian Revolutionary Non-fiction 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. D: Mohammad Ali Atassi & Ziad Homsi Syria 2014 85 min More details Thursday, November 23, 6:45 PM Still Recording Bidayyat (Beginnings) in Syrian Revolutionary Non-fiction 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. D: Saeed al-Batal & Ghiath Ayoub Syria, Lebanon, Qatar & Germany 2018 120 min More details Friday, November 24, 6:45 PM In Fields of Words: Conversations with Samar Yazbek (l-Sahel al-Mumtani') Bidayyat (Beginnings) in Syrian Revolutionary Non-fiction 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. D: Rania Stephan Lebanon 2022 68 min More details Thursday, November 30, 7:00 PM Peter Mansbridge on How Canada Works Curious Minds Author Talks 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. 60 min More details
Thursday, September 21, 6:30 PM Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella 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. D: Barry Avrich Canada 2023 84 min More details
Friday, September 22, 9:15 PM Pee-wee's Big Adventure Paul Reubens Tribute 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. D: Tim Burton USA 1985 91 min More details
Saturday, September 23, 9:00 PM Burlesque sing-along With a live burlesque performance from Toronto’s own BoylesqueTO, discover the camp classic film that should have earned Cher her second Academy Award. D: Steve Antin USA 2010 120 min More details
Sunday, September 24, 1:30 PM Family Screening: Pee-wee's Big Adventure Paul Reubens Tribute 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 D: Tim Burton USA 1985 91 min More details
Opens Sunday, September 24 Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band Robbie Robertson Tribute 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. D: Daniel Roher Canada 2019 100 min More details
Thursday, September 28, 6:30 PM The Rise of Wagner 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. D: Benoit Bringer France 2022 104 min More details
Saturday, September 30, 2:15 PM Bad Press National Day for Truth and Reconciliation This FREE screening will feature an introduction by imagineNATIVE festival director Lindsay Monture and virtual Q&A with co-director Joe Peeler in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This screening is offered for free with a suggested donation to the Hot Docs-Weengushk Film Institute Fund. 100% of donations collected will go directly to Weengushk. D: Rebecca Landsberry-Baker & Joe Peeler USA 2022 98 min More details
Sunday, October 1, 2:00 PM Frozen sing-along Family Screening 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. D: Jennifer Lee & Chris Buck USA 2013 102 min More details
Sunday, October 1, 8:00 PM The Great Canadian Baking Show Season 7 Premiere 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. More details
Monday, October 2, 7:00 PM Naomi Klein on Doppelganger Curious Minds Author Talks 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. 60 min More details
Wednesday, October 4, 7:00 PM Indigenous Comedy Night: Got Land? Comedy Show & Janelle Niles: Inconvenient Film Screening 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. D: Kelly Zemnickis & Cass Gardiner Canada 2023 9 min (film) More details
Thursday, October 5, 7:15 PM The South 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. D: Giuseppe Marco Albano Canada 2023 66 min More details
Friday, October 6, 9:30 PM Twilight 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. D: Catherine Hardwicke USA 2008 122 min More details
Saturday, October 7, 6:30 PM Chloe Gong on Foul Heart Huntsman Curious Minds Author Talks 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. 60 min More details
Friday, October 13, 6:30 PM Culinary Icon: An Evening with Eric Ripert Curious Minds Author Talks 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. 60 min More details
Sunday, October 15, 2:00 PM Strangers on the Earth Quiet Time: Mindfulness at the Movies This moving, mind-expanding film follows an American cellist’s journey along Europe's most popular pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago. D: Tristan Cook USA 2017 97 min More details
Thursday, October 26, 4:00 PM Carpet Cowboys + Q&A 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. D: Emily Mackenzie & Noah Collier USA 2023 86 min More details
Saturday, October 28, 1:00 PM Carpet Cowboys + Q&A 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. D: Emily Mackenzie & Noah Collier USA 2023 86 min More details
Saturday, October 28, 6:30 PM Subotnick An innovative and psychedelic multimedia experience featuring live performances captured in surround sound, celebrating one of the world's most influential electronic music composers. D: Robert Fantinatto USA 2023 88 min More details
Sunday, October 29, 6:30 PM Carpet Cowboys + Q&A 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. D: Emily Mackenzie & Noah Collier USA 2023 86 min More details
Monday, October 30, 6:30 PM Carpet Cowboys + Q&A 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. D: Emily Mackenzie & Noah Collier USA 2023 86 min More details
Friday, November 10, 6:15 PM The Lebanese Burger Mafia 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. D: Omar Mouallem Canada 2023 103 min More details
Friday, November 17, 9:30 PM Breaking Dawn - Part 2 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. D: Bill Condon USA 2012 115 min OC More details
Wednesday, November 22, 6:45 PM Our Terrible Country (Baladna alraheeb) Bidayyat (Beginnings) in Syrian Revolutionary Non-fiction 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. D: Mohammad Ali Atassi & Ziad Homsi Syria 2014 85 min More details
Thursday, November 23, 6:45 PM Still Recording Bidayyat (Beginnings) in Syrian Revolutionary Non-fiction 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. D: Saeed al-Batal & Ghiath Ayoub Syria, Lebanon, Qatar & Germany 2018 120 min More details
Friday, November 24, 6:45 PM In Fields of Words: Conversations with Samar Yazbek (l-Sahel al-Mumtani') Bidayyat (Beginnings) in Syrian Revolutionary Non-fiction 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. D: Rania Stephan Lebanon 2022 68 min More details
Thursday, November 30, 7:00 PM Peter Mansbridge on How Canada Works Curious Minds Author Talks 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. 60 min More details
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