The controversy surrounding US drone strikes is explored in Drone. Shortly after the attacks of 9/11, the CIA announced to George W. Bush that they had the capability to arm …
Hot Docs 15
The world’s toughest marathon is documented in The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young. Inspired by the prison break of James Earl Ray, the Barkley Marathons attracts 40 …
An Indian film studio’s contributions to film history is examined in Journey with Prabhat. In 1929, five workers from the Maharashtra Film Company left to form the Prabhat Film Company. …
The growing industry of marijuana journalism is explored in Rolling Papers. In 2014, the sale of recreational marijuana became legal in the state of Colorado. In light of this, The …
A crisis of faith surrounds America’s longest running passion play in Jesus Town USA. The Holy City of the Wichitas is a recreation of Jerusalem built around a small Oklahoma …
An old VHS tape becomes a conduit for memories in the experimental essay film Stand by for Tape Back-up. Inspired by the synchronicity that comes from watching The Wizard of …
A former male escort who makes the “Best Sandwiches in North America” is the subject of The Sandwich Nazi. Salam Kahil is a Lebanese man, who runs La Charcuterie Delicatessen …
Previously unreleased recordings of Marlon Brando narrate the story of his career in Listen to Me Marlon. Throughout his lifetime, Marlon Brando kept an archive of over 200 hours of …
The story of legendary gospel singer Mavis Staples is told in the biographical documentary Mavis!. Mavis Staples began as the lead singer of the Staples Singers, founded in 1948 by …
Canada’s perception by the rest of the world is broken down in Being Canadian. Born in Calgary, Robert Cohen moved to Los Angeles to pursue a comedy writing career. When …
Comedian Tig Notaro had the worst few months of her life in 2012 when she was experienced a life-threatening infection, the death of her mother, and a break-up, all before …
The film line-up was announced this week for the 2015 edition of the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. This year’s line-up will include 210 titles from 45 countries. 102 …