Monthly Archives: April 2013

Alias

Alias (Director: Michelle Latimer): Actor, producer, writer, director and former Hot Docs programmer Michelle Latimer unveiled her first feature-length documentary at Hot Docs 2013 on Friday, a portrait of Torontonian rap artists and producers, entitled Alias. The film is a … Continue reading

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Another Night on Earth

Another Night on Earth (Director: David Munoz): Munoz packs a lot into this hourlong verité observation of Cairo’s harried taxi drivers. Filmed in 2011, while protesters were still occupying Tahrir Square, everyone in Another Night on Earth has an opinion … Continue reading

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Hot Docs 2013: A Little Different

So, the 20th edition of the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival starts next week. And normally by this time, I’ve posted several preview posts talking about the films I’m most excited about. Why not this year? Well, I’m … Continue reading

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