May 6, 2017
The cyber goddesses of Tokyo Idols and the men who worship them
Aalya Ahmad
A thought-provoking new documentary by Kyoto Miyake examines gender, social and cultural issues in Japan's idol phenomenon
Hotdocs
Jun 9, 2016
Documentary about Romanian obsession with 'Dallas' a mixed bowl
Raluca Bejan
Hotel Dallas is a documentary addressing everything, anything and nothing in the same time.
May 16, 2016
Setting the Inuit record straight on cultural prejudice and the seal hunt
face2face
Alethea Arnaquq-Baril talks about her new film Angry Inuk, the "People of the Seal" and a new model for animal activism.
May 5, 2016
This Mother's Day make the time to see 'The Apology' -- and yes, take your mother
Doreen Nicoll
'The Apology' showcases the strength, love, beauty, power, resilience and quiet determination of women who survived a living hell on earth and triumphed despite being blamed.
May 5, 2016
'Angry Inuk' doc makes case for sustainable seal hunting in Canada
Laura Brightwell
With "sealfies," humour and honesty, a Canadian documentary portrays the Inuit side of the seal hunt debate.
May 4, 2016
New cheerleading doc subverts convention and celebrates failure
Laura Brightwell
A new Canadian documentary finds that, win or lose, redemption can be found in the everyday trials and joys of life.
Apr 28, 2016
Their bodies, themselves: Provocative new doc showcases real beauty of yesteryear's burlesque legends
Aalya Ahmad
'League of Exotique Dancers' follows women who, decades ago, worked as burlesque dancers, and takes the taboo step of depicting aging women as sensual beings.
May 23, 2011
Foul ball HotDocs
Demonstration against HotDocs partnering with Israeli documentary pitching festival CoPro 13.
