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Written and directed by Daniel Goldhaber, How to Blow Up a Pipeline begins with Xochitl (Ariela Barer) slashing the tires of a nearby SUV in order to send a message. Committed to environmental protection, she believes that it is her responsibility to punish those who care little about the planet, especially if the law ignores them. Frustrated and hurt by the damage left by the climate crisis, Xochitl begins to recruit a team of like-minded people who are willing to take matters into their own hands by targeting a West Texas pipeline to garner some justice. In this 1on1, we speak to Goldhaber about broken narrative styles and the difference between terrorist and freedom fighter.

Written by Jemima Khan, WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? tells the story of Zoe (Lily James), a documentary filmmaker who finds herself in an endless stream of dead-end relationships. Finally willing to move on from the game, Zoe’s childhood friend Kaz (Shazad Latif) decides to take a different approach. Instead of using dating apps, Kaz decides to allow his family to engage him in an assisted marriage to a beautiful young woman from Pakistan. Opting to film her friend’s journey towards the altar, Zoe begins to wonder if, maybe, her understanding of love has been flawed all along. In this 1on1, we speak to Khan and Latif about false fairy tales, honesty in relationships and loneliness as a 'Western disease'.

Directed and co-written by Koumbie, BYSTANDERS tells the story of six friends who gather at the cottage for their annual tradition of reminiscing and fun. However, what the weekend’s youthful energy changes when Justin (Taylor Olson) arrives.  When the truth about Justin comes to light over a simple party game, the group must re-examine all of their relationships and decide what (if anything) should be done about Justin. In this 1on1, we speak to Koumbie about online revenge culture, the line between grace and justice and what she would do about Justin.

Premiering at HotDocs, director Rama Rau takes us into the world of female empowerment and spirituality with COVEN. Following two young witches through the history of their ancestry around the world, COVEN speaks to their journey towards their own personal strength and growth. In this 1on1, we speak to Rau about striking back against patriarchy and 'power with'.

Premiering at HotDocs '23, AITAMAAKO'TAMISSKAPI NATOSI: BEFORE THE SUN follows young Logan Red Crow as she battles prejudice and tradition to step into the male-dominated world of relay riding. In this 1on1, we speak to Logan Red Crow about her relationship with her horses and being 'better than her past self'.

Premiering at HotDocs '23, UNSYNCABLE follows the journey of senior adults who have discovered a new world of health and purpose through synchronized swimming. In this 1on1, we speak to director Megan Wennberg about enlivening the soul and gender biases in the synchro world.

Premiering at HotDocs '23, PRAYING FOR ARMAGEDDON delves deeply into the relationship between religion and freedom in the American political system. Crying out for Armageddon, Evangelicals use their influence to affect foreign affairs in terrifying ways, justified by their beliefs. In this 1on1, we speak to director Tonje Hessen Schei about American Evangelical leaders and the purpose for the title.

Adapted from the short stories by Hugh Howey, Apple TV+'s new series SILO immerses the viewer in a world of isolation that's fuelled by conspiracy and panic. Set in a massive silo, the people of the world are told to never exit the building due to a deadly virus... but questions begin to emerge that threaten the narrative that they've been told. In this 1on1, we speak to Howey about the power of fear, 'owning the truth' and hope for the lost.

Adapted and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET brings Judy Blume's iconic coming-of-age story to the big screen at along last. Set in the 70s, Margaret Simon (Abby Ryder Fortson) leaves behind her New York home for the suburban life in New Jersey. Quickly befriended by Nancy Wheeler (Elle Graham), Margaret is whisked into a world that she may not be quite ready for as the focus of her newfound friends is on boys they like, “increasing their bust,” and periods. In this 1on1, we speak to Fremon Craig about honest awkwardness and timeless stories of growing up.

"It's gotta be the shoes." To this day, that phrase has helped redefine the shoe industry by putting the focus on Michael Jordan and his iconic Nikes. In AIR, we get a glimpse into the window of how this partnership came to be and the impact that he (and the once-middling shoe brand) had on pop culture. This week, Paul Levac and Jehan stop by to talk about making brands into heros and remembering the rule breakers.