As the 2012 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival begins in Toronto, we want to commend all of our clients who had films accepted into this year’s festival program. Congratulations to everyone involved with these projects!
Beware of Mr. Baker, Insurgent Media
International Premiere: Fri. 4/27, 6:15 p.m. at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
“Very few films can say their opening scene involves the main character breaking the director’s nose, but as this film’s title suggests Ginger Baker is a man to approach with caution…” To learn more about this award-winning documentary, click here.
Ethel, Moxie Firecracker Films & HBO Documentary Films
International Premiere: Fri. 4/27, 6:30 p.m.at the Isabel Bader Theatre
“This tender portrait of Ethel Kennedy, wife of former attorney general and senator Robert Kennedy, is told by Ethel’s 11th and youngest child, Emmy award-winning director Rory Kennedy…” For more information on the film, click here.
The List, Principle Pictures
International Premiere: Mon. 4/30, 6:30 p.m. at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
“As the war in Iraq began, a young American named Kirk Johnson felt duty bound to use his knowledge of Arabic and the region to go over and assist in the reconstruction of the country, despite being ethically against it…” For more information about this documentary, click here.
Queen of Versailles, Evergreen Pictures
Canadian Premiere: Wed. 5/2, 7:00 p.m. at the TIFF Bell Lightbox 1
“Meet Jackie, former Mrs. Florida 1993 and current wife of David Siegel, the self-styled king of a vast timeshare empire. She loves her husband, eight children and shopping…” For more information on this highly anticipated film, click here.
Marley, Cowboy Films & Berhane Productions
Canadian Premiere: Thurs. 5/3, 3:30 p.m. at the Isabel Bader Theatre
“Oscar winner Kevin MacDonald delivers the long awaited, authorized biography of reggae legend Bob Marley. The icon is remembered on a most personal level through affectionate first-hand accounts from his family and inner circle…” To learn more about this film, click here.