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Stories We Told

A Canadian documentary rewind series. This monthly showcase presents celebrated and award-winning Canadian documentary gems of the past, giving audiences an opportunity to rediscover acclaimed films and filmmaking talent in a theatrical setting. Curated by Hot Docs Cinema lead programmer Vivian Belik.
Series runs Starts January 25

Sunday, January 25, 6:30 PM

a man in a suede fringed jacket next to a padded suit

Project Grizzly - 30th Anniversary

Our new Canadian doc rewind series kicks off with Peter Lynch to screen and discuss his 1996 cult classic.


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Join us for a special post-screening discussion on the 30th year legacy of Project Grizzly with director Peter Lynch.

  • D. Peter Lynch
  • Canada
  • 1996
  • 72 min
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Sunday, February 22, 4:00 PM

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Unarmed Verses

12-year old Francine Valentine uses creative expression to help endure struggles as her family faces eviction from their low-income home.

Tickets available on January 22.
  • D. Charles Officer
  • Canada
  • 2017
  • 86 min

Sunday, March 22, 6:30 PM

a man and a boy playing chess in a park

The Prison in Twelve Landscapes

A sharp and imaginative deconstruction of America’s prison-industrial complex that charts the invisible links between mass incarceration and American life.

​Tickets available on January 22.
  • D. Brett Story
  • Canada & USA
  • 2016
  • 87 min

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