by david | May 6, 2016 | Film, podcasts
Michelle Smith and I talk about authenticity, truth and transparency and the new film she stars in called Best and Most Beautiful Things. We’re also joined by some of the film team, Jeff Consiglio, Ariana Garfinkel and Jordan Salvatoriello and we chat about notions of...
by david | May 4, 2016 | Film, podcasts
Alon talks about his new film Transfixed, activism and action, walking in the shoes of others and how it can help us to understand the world in a new and more inclusive way. Film Synopsis Martine Stonehouse and John Gelmon are middle-aged underdogs, living with...
by david | Mar 30, 2016 | Film, podcasts
Helen talks about her new film Hold Your Fire, about police violence, fear, the Sammy Yatim shooting and how 1 in 5 of us will suffer form a mental health crisis at some point in out lives. Film Trailer Film Synopsis Hold Your Fire explores the reasons why officers...
by david | Mar 28, 2016 | Film, podcasts
Listen in as Dayne talks about why he’s called The Frackman, coal seam gas mining, why we all matter more than we know and how to be bold, brave and proud when becoming an activist. TIFF and Human Rights Watch co-present the 13th annual Human Rights Watch Film...
by david | Mar 24, 2016 | Film, podcasts
Listen in as Michele talks about the new film The Uncondemned, rape as a war crime, why we have a responsibility to others and the “grace of fate.” TIFF and Human Rights Watch co-present the 13th annual Human Rights Watch Film Festival in Toronto, March 30 to April 7,...
by david | Mar 22, 2016 | Film, podcasts
Listen in as Sophia talks about her new film Inside The Chinese Closet, LGBTQ rights here at home and in China, trust, transparency and why she’s still optimistic about the future. TIFF and Human Rights Watch co-present the 13th annual Human Rights Watch Film Festival...