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Upcoming Special Events

Check out these special events and screenings at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema! Featuring sing-alongs, author talks and more.

Friday, August 22, 8:00 PM

Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini together in the woods

Mouth Congress Truth and Dare

Kids in the Hall’s Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini are queer punk band Mouth Congress! Live on our stage and screen! 
  • D: Paul Bellini & Scott Thompson
  • Canada
  • 2021
  • 68 min
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Sunday, August 24, 1:00 PM

Moana and Maui posing in front of a wave

Moana Sing-Along Family Screenings | Let's Sing-Along & Shout-Along

It’s the perfect time for a summer family sing-along! Shout, sing, and dance along to Disney’s modern animated classic.
  • D: John Musker & Ron Clements
  • USA
  • 2026
  • 107 min
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Friday, August 29, 9:30 PM

a person with sparkly gloves and two people with masks

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Special Event

Come do the "Time Warp" again with this cult classic, presented with Toronto's own Shadow Cast who perform their satirical version during the screening.
  • D: Jim Sharman
  • United Kingdom & USA
  • 1975
  • 100 min
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Saturday, August 30, 4:00 PM

two women and a man looking at the camera

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire Stage on Screen

Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece gets star treatment with Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby and Ben Foster.
  • D: Benedict Andrews
  • United Kingdom
  • 2014
  • 180 min
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Sunday, August 31, 3:00 PM

two women and a man looking at the camera

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire Stage on Screen

Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece gets star treatment with Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby and Ben Foster.
  • D: Benedict Andrews
  • United Kingdom
  • 2014
  • 180 min
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Sunday, September 7, 12:00 PM

a hummingbird sitting on a branch

Every Little Thing Must-See Docs

An L.A. woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she begins to care for wounded hummingbirds.

On September 7th, join ambassadors from the Royal Ontario Museum beginning one hour before the screening presenting real, touchable specimens from the museum's collections!

  • D: Sally Aitken
  • Australia
  • 2024
  • 93 min
  • CC
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Sunday, September 21, 12:30 PM

Billy Joel looking to the left in front of a yellow background

Billy Joel: And So It Goes Free Event

Hot Docs invites you to enjoy this free theatrical exclusive on the big screen. This is a free, ticketed event open to all.
  • D: Susan Lacy & Jessica Levin
  • USA
  • 2025
  • 294 min
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Friday, September 26, 9:00 PM

a young woman with long orange hair and white sunglasses

Girl Internet Show: A Kati Kelli Mixtape Truth and Dare

September’s Truth and Dare brings the surrealist, cutting-edge, cultural satire of Kati Kelli.
  • D: Kati Kelli
  • USA
  • 2023
  • 79 min
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Saturday, September 27, 8:00 PM

a woman and man in a bed pointing to the left

Paranormal Activity Pillow Fright!

You and your bravest friends are invited to a sleepover-themed screening of Paranormal Activity hosted by Pillow Fright!
  • D: Oren Peli
  • USA
  • 2009
  • 86 min
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Friday, October 17, 8:45 PM

a young woman and a group of young vampires standing together

Twilight  Twilight Fangirl Picture Show

The Twilight Fangirl Picture Show is back and more chaotic than ever! Twilight is messy, but she’s ours.
  • D: Catherine Hardwicke
  • USA
  • 2008
  • 122 min
  • OC
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Friday, October 24, 9:30 PM

Tim Curry in drag with two women with masks

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Halloween Extravaganza

Come do the "Time Warp" again with this cult classic, presented with Toronto's own Shadow Cast who perform their satirical version during the screening.
  • D: Jim Sharman
  • UK & USA
  • 1975
  • 100 min
  • 14A
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Saturday, October 25, 8:00 PM

Lili Taylor looking at carved faces on a staircase

The Haunting Pillow Fright!

You're invited to a sleepover-themed screening of The Haunting (1999) hosted by Pillow Fright!
  • D: Jan de Bont
  • USA
  • 1999
  • 125 min
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Sunday, October 26, 7:00 PM

the side of a man's face in the shadows

Tinsman Road Truth and Dare

It’s a Truth and Dare Halloween with the Toronto Premiere of Tinsman Road, one of the year’s best horror offerings!
  • D: Robbie Banfitch
  • USA
  • 2025
  • 119 min
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Friday, October 31, 7:00 PM

Tim Curry in drag with two women with masks

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Halloween Extravaganza

Come do the "Time Warp" again with this cult classic, presented with Toronto's own Shadow Cast who perform their satirical version during the screening.
  • D: Jim Sharman
  • UK & USA
  • 1975
  • 100 min
  • 14A
More details

Friday, October 31, 10:00 PM

Tim Curry in drag with two women with masks

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Halloween Extravaganza

Come do the "Time Warp" again with this cult classic, presented with Toronto's own Shadow Cast who perform their satirical version during the screening.
  • D: Jim Sharman
  • UK & USA
  • 1975
  • 100 min
  • 14A
More details

Friday, November 21, 8:45 PM

Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson together

New Moon Twilight Fangirl Picture Show

Let’s go, locas! Get ready to howl through the second installment of the Twilight Saga: New Moon.
  • D: Chris Weitz
  • USA
  • 2009
  • 130 min
  • OC
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Friday, December 12, 8:45 PM

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner together

Eclipse  Twilight Fangirl Picture Show

Experience the unhinged and cinematic third installment of the Twilight saga, the way it was meant to be watched.
  • D: David Slade
  • USA
  • 2010
  • 124 min
  • OC
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