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We’re SO ready for #HotDocs23! The beloved docum

We’re SO ready for #HotDocs23! The beloved documentary film festival is celebrating their 30th anniversary, and they just announced some phenomenal programming for 2023.

Happening from April 27-May 7, this year’s fest will showcase 214 films from 72 countries, including 70 world premieres. Plus, women directors will represent 53% of the official selection 👏👏

We can’t wait! Here are some films to keep on your radar:

🎥 TWICE COLONIZED (Opening night film!)
🎥 PERIODICAL
🎥 SOMEONE LIVES HERE
🎥 JULY TALK: LOVE LIVES HERE
🎥 SILVICOLA
🎥 COVEN
🎥 I’M JUST HERE FOR THE RIOT

PLUS illuminating conversations, live podcasts, and more.

Who else is looking looking forward to this 🔥 lineup? See more top picks at the link in our bio🔗

#HotDocs #HotDocsFilmFest #documentary #cdnfilm #hotdocs2023

📚CONTEST: Enter to win an advanced readers copy

📚CONTEST: Enter to win an advanced readers copy of Sofia Mostaghimi's gripping Desperada ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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We're so blown away by Toronto author Sofia Mostaghimi's debut novel. If you're looking for a sharply written page-turner, this is it.
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In Desperada, a young Iranian-Canadian woman quits her job after her younger sister dies, and then flees her family, seeking escape and possibly transformation in travel, sex and drugs. The story begins in Toronto but takes readers all over the world: Reykjavik, Paris, Barcelona, and all the way to the beaches of Thailand. Mostaghimi explores the theme of escapism, in its myriad of forms, constantly examining what her main character, Kora, is running from.
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The writing is propulsive. The characters are complex, fascinating, and relatable. The constant travel makes for a thrilling read. Truly, Desperada is unputdownable.
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👉LIKE this post + TAG A FELLOW BOOK LOVER for a chance to win an advanced readers copy from @PenguinRandomCa, and keep an eye out for a Q&A with Mostaghimi publishing next month, when the novel hits shelves (April 18).
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3 contest winners will be selected April 5th. GOOD LUCK. Desperada will be available to purchase wherever you buy books starting April 18.
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#Bookstagram #CanLit #IranianCanadian #IranianGirl #Reading #ReadingList #RandomHouseCanada #Novel #PageTurner

True Stories Told Live Toronto is celebrating thei

True Stories Told Live Toronto is celebrating their 10th anniversary this Monday at @thegarrisonto. They’ve enlisted their top storytellers from the past decade to wow you with powerful, weird, funny true stories. Expect uproarious laughter, tense moments, waves of deep emotion and transformative human connection. We spoke to creator and master storyteller @yesyesmarsha about how the event has evolved over the years, the art of storytelling, and how she turned her passion into a full-time career, with clients like Facebook, @shopify, @hellofreshca and more. We know that if you go on Monday, your week and month will be better for it. Link@in bio to read our full interview with Marsha.
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📸: @joycewongjoyce
#storytelling #truestories #toronto #thegarrison #shedoesthecity #humanconnection

🇯🇲🥁❤️CONTEST! We want to send you and

🇯🇲🥁❤️CONTEST! We want to send you and your family (4 tickets) to the @torontosymphony’s Reggae Roots Young People’s Concert, happening April 15 at @therosebrampton and twice on April 16 at @roythomsonhall! If you’ve been wanting to introduce your children to orchestral music, this will be a fun and magnificent way to do so, while also learning about and celebrating Jamaica’s rich musical history.
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Conducted by Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, the Reggae Roots concert will feature Jamaican-born and Halifax-based artist @jahmilasings who will join the TSO onstage for an unforgettable performance. Incorporating traditional styles of reggae, infused with elements of jazz and modern soul, we can’t wait to hear the magic that happens when Jah’Mila’s powerful vocals come together with the full force of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
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👉LIKE + COMMENT below for a chance to win! Winners will be notified on March 29th by 4PM EST. Good luck! And if you don’t want to chance it, buy your tickets now! Link in bio for more info, including details about the relaxed performance on Sunday morn, where kids (and adults) are welcome and free to move around (see pic two slides over ➡️➡️). Energize spring with this incredible event.
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#tso #torontosymphonyorchestra #reggaeroots #youngpeoplesconcert #reggae #orchestra #jamaicancanadian #jamaica #canada #shedoesthecity

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