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In Focus: Toronto’s Doc Filmmakers

Experience the best of Toronto’s documentary scene with this monthly screening series, spotlighting the city’s top filmmakers and their most compelling stories. From bold new works to acclaimed classics, see Toronto’s rich documentary landscape come to life on the big screen. Each screening features an exclusive Q&A, offering a rare opportunity to hear directly from the filmmakers about their process, inspirations and the stories behind their films.
Series runs Starts March 23

Sunday, March 23, 7:30 PM

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Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story

Sister Nancy’s iconic “Bam Bam” shaped music for 40 years—discover her story in Alison Duke’s inspiring doc. 

Join director Alison Duke for a special post-screening Q&A.

  • D: Alison Duke
  • Canada
  • 2024
  • 98 min
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Sunday, March 30, 3:00 PM

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The Ghosts in Our Machine

A feature doc by Toronto’s Liz Marshall revealing the lives of individual animals within the machine of our modern world. 

Join director Liz Marshall for a virtual post-screening Q&A.

  • D: Liz Marshall
  • Canada
  • 2013
  • 92 min
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