2016 Hot Docs ‘Random Acts of Legacy’
Random Acts of Legacy (2016) is a labour love by Ali Kazami who wrote, produced and directed the documentary, and the film tile is very apropos. He has beautifully created using found footage a visual memoir…
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2016 Hot Docs ‘Up or Out’
Up or Out (2015) is a Dutch documentary by filmmaker Jona Honer which examines the world of investing. Honer has been given carte blanche by CEO Sebastiaan Ratha to film the inner workings of his hedge fund…
2016 Hot Docs ‘The Sex Temple’
The Sex Temple (2015) by Johan Palmgren is a fascinating look into Sweden’s changing sexual liberalism and rise of Christian moralism. The film documents two opened minded businessmen who join forces to pursue their dreams…
#Review: Star Men
After more than 50 years of friendship, four British professors reunite for the road trip of a lifetime. If it sounds like the premise to what could be a corny drama movie, it’s most definitely…
‘2015 Hot Docs: ‘War of Lies’
I place a lot of power in labels. Generally, they give you a very accurate understanding of what something is. This being said, can a man branded a villain possess the qualities of a hero?…
2015 Hot Docs : ‘Jesus Town USA’
Jesus Town USA is a modest and warm documentary that follows the annual portrayal of ‘The Life of Jesus’ near the quaint town of Lawton, Oklahoma. With a unified effort of 500 people the amount…
2015 Hot Docs : ‘Exotica, Erotica, Etc.’
Exotica, Erotica, Etc. tells a story of mind crippling desire and heartbreak through the poetic narrative of Sandy, a former prostitute. Her words, lyrical and thick with nostalgia, give us a perspective on the women…
2015 Hot Docs : ‘Haida Gwaii : On the Edge of the World’
Haida Gwaii: On The Edge of The World chronicles the struggle that the local natives face, even up to this day, with the Canadian government and corporations depleting the group of islands natural resources. The…