Movies
Genre: Documentary
HUB Cycling Presents: The Engine Inside
THE ENGINE INSIDE – a new feature-length documentary from Anthill Films, presented by Shimano, Pon.Bike and PeopleForBikes—uncovers the overlooked potential of the bicycle, our noblest invention, in all its forms. Telling the stories of six people from all corners of the world, the documentary shows us how
Little Richard: I Am Everything
LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING tells the story of the Black queer origins of rock n’ roll, exploding the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator — the originator — Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archive and performance that brings us into Richard’s complicated inner world,
Insanity: The Mental Health Crisis
BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) is excited to announce a special event for National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. We invite you to a screening and panel discussion of INSANITY: THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, an autobiographical documentary about director Wendy Hill-Tout and her
Dosed: The Trip of a Lifetime (With Book Signing and Q&A by Dr. Gabor Maté & Sound Healing by Theda Phoenix)
Dosed: The Trip of a Lifetime Book Signing and Q&A by Dr. Gabor Maté + Sound Healing by Theda Phoenix Join us at the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, May 10 for a very special screening of the documentary DOSED: The Trip of a Lifetime, which includes Dr. Gabor Maté
A Life on the Farm
A LIFE ON THE FARM celebrates the odd life of an eccentric farmer in rural England named Charles Carson whose bizarre home movie has become a cult phenomenon around the world. Carson’s life and work are remembered by those who knew him best,
Living With Chucky (Filmmaker Q&A!)
LIVING WITH CHUCKY takes an in depth look at the groundbreaking CHILD’S PLAY franchise from the perspective of a filmmaker who grew up within it. Featuring interviews with cast and crew such as Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, Alex Vincent, creator Don Mancini, and many more, this personal film recounts the
Navalny
Enthralling and intimate, Canadian filmmaker Daniel Roher’s Oscar-winning documentary feature NAVALNY unfolds with the pace of a thriller as it follows Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in his quest to identify the men who poisoned him in August 2020. Shot in Germany as the story unfolded and offering extraordinary access
Man With a Movie Camera: Featuring a Live Score with Montopolis
The Rio Theatre is pleased to participate in an international tour of arthouse cinemas screening Dziga Vertov‘s icon of silent cinema, MAN WITH A MOVIE CAMERA, featuring a live musical score performed by the Austin, Texas outfit Montopolis. One of the most influential documentaries ever made, the 1929 film
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED is an epic, emotional and interconnected story about internationally renowned artist and activist Nan
Drop The Needle
In August 1990, a record store opened on Yonge St. that quickly began serving the needs of college radio and DJs who spun new sounds far from the mainstream. Through the contagious work ethic and guidance of founder Eugene Tam, organically it became the hub for “Dance” music and the