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Elaine Epstein says that winning Hot Docs Forum's top First Look prize of Can $20,000 cash for her film 'Arrest the Midwife' is a 'game changer.'

'Disco's Revenge' is anchored in the expansive storytelling of Chic founder Nile Rodgers, and the personal recollections of Brooklyn DJ Nicky Siano.

Producer Ina Fichman, Oscar nominated for 'Fire of Love,' was at Hot Docs Forum on Tuesday to pitch her latest project 'Ba’s Book.'

'Devi' follows Devi Khadka’s journey from surviving wartime rape to working for justice in her country’s transitional justice movement.

Curtis Ferrara, who serves as Scotiabank’s senior vice-president and chief marketing officer, and Avrich, an award-winning Canadian filmmaker, were both listed as board members on Hot Docs’ website as recently as this past Tuesday

Canada’s largest documentary film festival kicks off Thursday amid ongoing uncertainty over its finances, concerns over a mass staff exodus and a new president who says survival depends on reimagining it as a “leaner, meaner version.”

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Canadas largest documentary film festival kicks off Thursday amid ongoing uncertainty.

Canadas largest documentary film festival kicks off Thursday amid ongoing uncertainty over its finances, concerns over a mass staff exodus and a new president who says survival depends on reimagining it as a “leaner, meaner version.”

Dawn Porter discusses 'Luther: Never Too Much,' about the life and career of the late R&B singer Luther Vandross, which will open Hot Docs.