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Still from The Accountant of Auschwitz

Opens June 8

The Accountant of Auschwitz

Official Selection - Hot Docs 2018

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As Germany continues to seek justice for Holocaust crimes, a former SS guard stands trial in 2015.
Still from Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat

Opens May 18

Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat

Basquiat before his fame.

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The pivotal years that preceded legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s fame in 70s and 80s New York.
Still from The Cleaners

Opens June 22

The Cleaners

The shadowy world of content moderators.

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Dive into the shadowy world of internet content moderators.
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Doors Open Toronto: Citizen Jane (Free Screening)

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Follow legendary urban activist Jane Jacob's battle to save New York neighbourhoods from ruthless redevelopment.
Still from Ferris's Room (Film + VR Party)

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Ferris's Room (Film + VR Party)

Inside Ferris's iconic bedroom

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Toronto artist Sarah Keenlyside travels to Chicago to recreate Ferris Bueller's bedroom for the 30th anniversary of the cult classic.
Still from Docs in Bloom: Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf

Opens May 25

Docs in Bloom: Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf

A portrait of Piet Oudolf.

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A portrait of revolutionary landscape designer Piet Oudolf, best known for his work on New York’s High Line.
Still from Hitler's Hollywood

Opening July 20

Hitler's Hollywood

A startling look at the cinema of Hitler's Germany, an explosion of lavish, escapist films manufactu

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A startling look at the cinema of Hitler's Germany, an explosion of lavish, escapist films manufactured to spread Nazi ideology.
Still from The King

Opens July 13

The King

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Hit the road in Elvis Presley’s 1963 Rolls-Royce in this musical exploration of the King and the American Dream.
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Films Changing the World

Films Changing the World: Metamorphosis

Friday, June 8, 9:00 PM

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How will humanity be transformed by the global crisis we have created?
Still from The Oslo Diaries

Opens July 6

The Oslo Diaries

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A rare look behind- the-scenes of the 1992 process that resulted in the Oslo Accords and how close Israel and Palestine came to peace.
Still from The Quest of Alain Ducasse

Opens June 8

The Quest of Alain Ducasse

A globetrotting taste tour with chef Alain Ducasse

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Join master chef Alain Ducasse as he travels to Rio, Hong Kong, Manila, Tokyo and more to get inspired by world cuisine.
Still from RBG

Opens May 18

RBG

Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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An intimate portrait of an unlikely rock star: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how her early legal battles changed the world for women.
Still from This Jewish American Life: Famous Nathan

This Jewish American Life

This Jewish American Life: Famous Nathan

Saturday, June 23, 11:00 AM

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The wonderful true life rags-to-riches story behind Coney Island's iconic hot dog joint, Nathan's Famous.
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This Jewish American Life

This Jewish American Life: Hava Nagila

Sunday, June 24, 11:00 AM

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Discover the history, mystery and meaning of the infectious party song, "Hava Nagila."
Still from This Jewish American Life: Streit's: Matzo & the American Dream

This Jewish American Life

This Jewish American Life: Streit's: Matzo & the American Dream

Saturday, June 16, 11:00 AM

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Step inside the storied universe of the last family-owned Matzo bakery in America.
Still from This Jewish American Life: When Jews Were Funny

This Jewish American Life

This Jewish American Life: When Jews Were Funny

Sunday, June 17, 2:00 PM

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This hilarious doc surveys the history of Jewish comedy.
Still from This Jewish American Life: Yoo Hoo, Mrs Goldberg

This Jewish American Life

This Jewish American Life: Yoo Hoo, Mrs Goldberg

Sunday, June 10, 11:00 AM

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The heartwarming story of underrated television pioneer Gertrude Berg, creator and star of The Goldbergs.
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