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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 1h

As THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR chills with its use of surveillance video and 2000 METERS TO ANDRIIVKA makes harrowing use of body-cams, @filmfest.bsky.social looks at a new era of found footage in an essay now online from our spring issue. povmagazine.com/caught-live-...

Caught Live: Body Cams, Surveillance Videos, and the New Era of Found Footage - POV Magazine

Documentaries like The Perfect Neighbor and 2000 Meters to Andriivka elevate the found footage genre via body-cams and surveillance videos.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 21h

Oscar hopefuls on @docnycfest.bsky.social's Short List include COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT, THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR, and MY MOM JAYNE povmagazine.com/doc-nyc-anno...

DOC NYC Announces Short List Series with Oscar Hopefuls - POV Magazine

DOC NYC announces annual Short List series, which includes Oscar hopefuls like Come See Me in the Good Light, The Perfect Neighbor, and My Mom Jayne.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 2d

Icons only: how a new documentary celebrates late Toronto drag queen Michelle Ross povmagazine.com/michelle-ros...

Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon Celebrates a Beloved Drag Queen - POV Magazine

Alison Duke discusses her documentary Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon, which celebrates the life and artistry of Toronto's famed drag performer.

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The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 3d

"[Kim A.] Snyder provides the voices of the bookish who brave the front lines of these battles for the sake of their students, demanding that no one party can force their ideas upon another.” - @povmagazine.bsky.social

The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · 3d

Kim A. Snyder’s award-winning documentary is now playing throughout the US. Celebrate the last day of @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social with our hero librarians and be inspired to join the fight. See THE LIBRARIANS in theaters, get tickets now. TheLibrariansFilm.com/screenings

POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 4d

Join us for Planet in Focus's Closing Night doc YOUR HIGHER SELF explores the booming world of life coaching—a modern phenomenon capturing our society’s obsession with self-improvement.

📅 October 24, 6:30 PM
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Your Higher Self | Planet In Focus

This event includes a post-screening Q&A with director Annie St-Pierre. Synopsis: In an era of social media influencers and self-help gurus, understanding self-meaning in our individualist society see...

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 4d

THE TRACK leads the documentary winners in first wave of #VIFF2025 awards. povmagazine.com/the-track-le...

The Track Leads Documentary Winners at VIFF - POV Magazine

The Track directed by Ryan Sidhoo wins Best Canadian Documentary at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 5d

"John is the spirit of Canada."

Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks talk about the enduring power of a Canadian icon as JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME comes to Prime Video after opening #TIFF50. povmagazine.com/the-john-can...

The John Candy Documentary Shares a Mental Health Conversation Ahead of Its Time - POV Magazine

John Candy: I Like Me producer Ryan Reynolds and director Colin Hanks discuss their documentary about the beloved Canadian icon and his story about mental health.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 6d

Screening this weekend at @hotdocs.bsky.social, Oscar frontrunner THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR puts a gripping spin on found footage documentary with its tragic portrait of Florida's "stand your ground" law. povmagazine.com/the-perfect-...

The Perfect Neighbor Review: A Microcosm of a Violent America - POV Magazine

The Perfect Neighbor review: Geeta Gandbhir makes an extraordinary directorial debut with these found footage consideration of an American tragedy.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 7d

“You don’t really see a lot of exhibitions on queer Black people...The legacy is not honoured in the way it should be. I’m hoping this film helps.”

Alison Duke tells us about her new documentary MICHELLE ROSS: UNKNOWN ICON about the late drag artist
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Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon Celebrates a Beloved Drag Queen - POV Magazine

Alison Duke discusses her documentary Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon, which celebrates the life and artistry of Toronto's famed drag performer.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 7d

"I don’t want to put too fine a point on it, but there is grief expressed in the film, and sometimes when somebody expresses grief, I feel like the audience needs a moment."

Alan Zweig discusses his new film LOVE, HAROLD and his foray into the podcasting world.
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Alan Zweig Has a Job for the First Time in 50 Years - POV Magazine

A conversation with Alan Zweig about his documentary Love, Harold and furthering the art of the interview with his foray into podcasting.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 8d

Doc Soup kicks off tomorrow at @hotdocs.bsky.social with THE LIBRARIANS. We chatted with director Kim A. Snyder about capturing the stories of these first responders in America's culture wars. povmagazine.com/how-the-libr...

How The Librarians Observes First Responders in the Culture Wars - POV Magazine

An interview with The Librarians director Kim A. Snyder on her documentary about book banning across the U.S.A. and the fight to protect young minds.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 9d

"When you stand on the shoulders of people who fought for democracy and you pretend you’re alone in this world and that it’s all about you? That level of individualism around us today is insulting."

Raoul Peck talks ORWELL and collective action. povmagazine.com/raoul-pecks-...

Raoul Peck’s Orwell:2+2=5 Puts a New Spin on the British Author - POV Magazine

An interview with Raoul Peck about his documentary Orwell: 2+2=5 and the fallacy of hope in the face of authoritarianism.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 9d

What's up with @viffest.bsky.social 's docs? Marc Glassman chats with Ruun Nuur, the documentary programmer at the Vancouver International Film Festival, about VIFF's non-fiction slate. povmagazine.com/whats-up-wit...

What’s Up With VIFF’s Docs? - POV Magazine

An interview with Ruun Nuur, the documentary programmer at the Vancouver International Film Festival, about VIFF's non-fiction slate.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 11d

Want to see GAMBLING GODS AND LSD or SCISSÈRE this weekend at @TIFF_NET's Peter Mettler retro? Here's how to score some tickets! 🎟🎟 www.instagram.com/p/DPW9FlxkTo...

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 11d

#NowPlaying PREDATORS looks back at the true crime series that was a breeding ground for entrapment and sicko fantasies. povmagazine.com/predators-re...

Predators Review: On To Catch a Predator and Quick Fixes - POV Magazine

Predators review: David Osit examines the strange success of the series To Catch a Predator and tries to understand why it still leaves one uneasy.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 11d

"One of the many reasons I connected with Bristol and Bob is that I would love to do a trip like that."

Alison Reid, Robert Bateman, and Bristol Foster tell @filmfest.bsky.social about #TheArtOfAdventure ahead of its premiere at @viffest.bsky.social povmagazine.com/how-the-art-...

How The Art of Adventure Captures a Travel Bug that Spans Generations - POV Magazine

An interview with The Art of Adventure director Alison Reid and stars Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster about their landmark expedition.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 12d

New docs include The Road Between Us, Milisuthando, and Orwell!

Toronto Film Critics Association @torontofilmcritics.bsky.social · 12d

This week in movies!

On THE SMASHING MACHINE 💪

"Johnson does sell his character" - Jim Slotek

"extraordinary performances by Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt" - Marc Glassman

"stumbles through a series of life events" - @jacksonweaver.bsky.social

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TFCA Friday: Movie Reviews for Oct. 3 - Toronto Film Critics Association

Movie reviews for The Smashing Machine, Anemone, The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, Orwell: 2+2=5, Predators, Bone Lake, and more.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 12d

"When I reread most of Orwell, I rapidly discovered a fundamental relationship with him. I discovered him as a brother. His analysis was much more universal," says ORWELL 2+2=5 director Raoul Peck. povmagazine.com/raoul-pecks-...

Raoul Peck’s Orwell:2+2=5 Puts a New Spin on the British Author - POV Magazine

An interview with Raoul Peck about his documentary Orwell: 2+2=5 and the fallacy of hope in the face of authoritarianism.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 13d

The 2025 Vancouver International Film Festival kicks off today. Here are 10 docs (among many!) to see at the fest. #VIFF2025 povmagazine.com/viff-comes-o...

VIFF Comes on Strong: 10 Docs to See in Vancouver - POV Magazine

Documentary highlights at the 2025 Vancouver International Film Festival include The Great North, The Art of Adventure, Everest Dark, and Cover-up.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 13d

"In fiction, actors die and rise again. In documentary film, death is definitive."

Marc Glassman chats with Lucrecia Martel as her first documentary NUESTRA TIERRA moves from @tiffnet.bsky.social to @viffest.bsky.social
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Lucrecia Martel on Nuestra Tierra and “Definitive” Death in Documentary - POV Magazine

An interview with director Lucrecia Martel about her documentary debut Nuestra Tierra (Landmarks) and observing the history of colonial violence in Argentina.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 13d

It took a while, but MILISUTHANDO -- the best documentary of 2023 -- finally gets a Canadian release as it hits Criterion Channel today. Don't miss it. povmagazine.com/milisuthando...

Milisuthando Review: Radical Decolonial Cinema - POV Magazine

Milisuthando review: Milisuthando Bongela offers an engrossing essay film that probes South African apartheid, Blackness, and identity.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 14d

"In history, there is no hope. There is only whether you resist or submit."

ORWELL: 2+2=5 director Raoul Peck tells Susan G. Cole about bringing the author's work to screen what we can learn from it in the present.
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Raoul Peck’s Orwell:2+2=5 Puts a New Spin on the British Author - POV Magazine

An interview with Raoul Peck about his documentary Orwell: 2+2=5 and the fallacy of hope in the face of authoritarianism.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 14d

The Vancouver International Film Festival kicks off Oct. 2! Here are 10 documentary highlights, plus a chance to see #TheGreatNorth at @viffest.bsky.social #VIFF2025 povmagazine.com/viff-comes-o...

VIFF Comes on Strong: 10 Docs to See in Vancouver - POV Magazine

Documentary highlights at the 2025 Vancouver International Film Festival include The Great North, The Art of Adventure, Everest Dark, and Cover-up.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 15d

PETER HUJAR'S DAY, Ira Sachs' authentic portrait of New York artists, invites a refreshing act of verbatim cinema by bringing a 1974 conversation to life anew. #NYFF63 povmagazine.com/peter-hujars...

Peter Hujar's Day Review: Portrait Captures the Poetry of Life - POV Magazine

Peter Hujar's Day review: Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall star in Ira Sachs' authentic portrait of New York photographer Peter Hujar.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 16d

"It's hard to isolate one particular moment from a full picture."

Watch the trailer for Nothing But Time: The Films of Peter Mettler before the series kicks off Oct. 4 at @tiffnet.bsky.social : povmagazine.com/watch-the-tr...

Watch the Trailer for Nothing But Time: The Films of Peter Mettler - POV Magazine

Watch the trailer for Peter Mettler's retrospective Nothing But Time, coming to TIFF Lightbox in Toronto on October 4.

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