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Our beloved Doc Soup series showcases the hottest documentaries fresh off the international festival circuit, along with lively post-screening discussions with special guests. 

Doc Soup runs October to April. Stay tuned for updates about our 2026-27 season.

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2025-26 Season

October // The Librarians

D: Kim A. Snyder | USA | 2025

Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and US First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities.

Includes post-screening Q&A with director Kim A. Snyder.

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November // Roads of Fire

D: Nathaniel Lezra | USA | 2025 | 119 min

Three powerful, deeply personal stories are interwoven in this harrowing examination of the global migration crisis.

Includes post-screening Q&A with director Nathaniel Lezra.

Sonia Manzano in pink surrounded by animated characters

December // Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon

D: Ernie Bustamante | USA | 2025

The remarkable and inspirational story of Sonia Manzano, known to millions as “Maria” from Sesame Street.

Includes post-screening Q&A with director Ernie Bustamante.

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January // 76 Days Adrift

D: Joe Wein | USA | 2025 | 105 min

The extraordinary survival story behind New York Times bestseller Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea.

Includes post-screening Q&A with director Joe Wein.

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February // Runa Simi

D: Augusto Zegarra | Peru | 2025 | 81 min

A Peruvian voice actor tries to persuade Disney to dub The Lion King into Quechua, hoping to save his native language.

Includes post-screening Q&A with director Augusto Zegarra

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March // The Theft

D: Aisha Jamal | Canada | 2026 | 85 min

An urgent and contemporary conversation around what the postcolonial museum might look like.

Includes post-screening Q&A with director Aisha Jamal.

a man leaning on a bus while speaking to another man in the driver's seat

April // The Art of Adventure

D: Alison Reid | Canada | 2025 | 90 min

An exhilarating road trip, endearing buddy film and environmental love letter all wrapped up into one captivating story.

Includes post-screening Q&A with director Alison Reid and protagonist Bristol Foster.

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