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“Best and Most Beautiful Things”  – Episode 176

“Best and Most Beautiful Things” – Episode 176

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...
Alon Kol  – Episode 173

Alon Kol – Episode 173

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...
Helen Slinger – Episode 166

Helen Slinger – Episode 166

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...
Dayne Pratzky – Episode 165

Dayne Pratzky – Episode 165

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...
Michele Mitchell – Episode 164

Michele Mitchell – Episode 164

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,...
Sophia Luvarà – Episode 162

Sophia Luvarà – Episode 162

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...