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Directed by (now Oscar-winner) Sarah Polley, WOMEN TALKING tells the powerful story of the women of a Mennonite community where male toxicity and abuse have been running rampant. Finally, the women gather to discuss their options to stop their attackers and rescue future generations of young women from experiencing the same violence.This week, Julie Levac leads a team of tremendous women (Jolie Featherstone, Catherine Erskine & Miriam Ibrahim) to discuss issues of empowerment, forced forgiveness and what makes a good man. 

Created by Lauren Gillis and Alaine Hutton, CONTENT FARM is a sketch comedy is strung together by a story of social media instability that warns of a future where what’s authentic, what’s real and what’s AI is thrown into the messy melting pot that is the internet. In this 1on1, we speak to Gillis and Hutton about creating an AI world, the show's comedic tone and intimacy with technology.

In STREAMS FLOW FROM A RIVER, the Chow family is forced to revisit their family traumas and hurt when a snowstorm elongates what was supposed to be the adult kids’ quick stop at their childhood home. In this 1on1, we speak with stars Jane Luk and Jinny Wong about playing the same character, the importance of cultural perspectives and the purpose of pain.

Written and directed by Connie Cocchia, WHEN TIME GOT LOUDER tells the story of Abbie (Willow Shields), a young woman who is excited to begin the next phase of her life at a prestigious California college. However, in order to do so, Abbie will have to leave her small town home, her parents and, most importantly, her autistic and non-verbal brother, Kayden (Jonathan Simao). As a result, while leaving provides her the opportunity to explore independence and sexuality, it also changes the dynamics of the family unit, tearing her between love for her brother and her new life. In this 1on1, we speak to Cocchia about parallel 'coming-of-age' stories, responsibility to adapt, and cultivating hope.

Directed by Gianfranco Rosi, IN VIAGGIO: THE TRAVELS OF POPE FRANCIS becomes a surprisingly cinematic look at the Pontiff’s life. With very little commentary and no camera-facing interviews, Rosi’s film follows the Pontiff with an unflinching eye as we follow his journey around the world. Having visited 53 countries during the first nine years of his pontificate, Francis comes face-to-face with issues of poverty, war, abuse and many more yet must continue to give a message of hope to all. In this 1on1, we speak to Rosi about what sets this Pope apart from others, leaning into the Kingdom and the power of the dream.

Written and directed by Kyra Gardner, LIVING WITH CHUCKY takes a stab at an in-depth look at the CHILD'S PLAY franchise. Giving voice to the creators of the franchise and the cast and crew, Gardner wants to highlight the hard work that has made the doll such a beloved figure in the horror genre. More than this though, CHUCKY reveals a team’s passion as they fight tireless to preserve the legacy of their predator puppet. In this 1on1, we speak to Gardner about what it's like to live with Chucky, coming together through art and changing culture through horror.

Amazingly, after almost 30 years, the Scream franchise is not only alive but killing it at the box office. With SCREAM VI, the series makes the move to the big city but finds that the past has a way of following you. This week, Catherine Erskine and Julie Levac return to talk about fighting our family legacy and what keeps this franchise alive and kicking.

Directed by Romane Gueret and Lise Akoka, Cannes 2022 winner THE WORST ONES follows a film crew as they attempt to make a movie about live in a small housing community. However, as the shoot unfolds, lines between reality and fiction become blurred, leading to some challenging realizations. In this 1on1, we speak to Gueret and Akoka about working with kids and telling the truth onscreen.

Written and directed by Sarah Watts and Mark Slutsky, YOU CAN LIVE FOREVER tells the story of Jaime (Anwen O’Driscoll), a teenager who grew up in Thunder Bay with a love for sci-fi and smoking weed. After her father’s passing, her mother’s struggles with mental health become more severe and she sends Jaime to live with her aunt (Liane Balaban) and uncle (Antoine Yared). Her aunt and uncle are dedicated members of the Jehovah’s Witness community and insist on Jaime’s involvement in their religious practices. However, Jaime is gay and, although she keeps her sexuality private, she finds herself alienated in this environment. Things begin to change though when she meets Marike (June Laporte), a young woman who instantly sparks a forbidden attraction between them both. In this 1on1, we speak to Watts and Slutsky about the breakdown between faith and love & owning the truth.

Written and directed by Eromose, 88 tells the story of Femi Jackson (Brandon Victor Dixon), the financial director for a democratic super PAC in the heat of a presidential election. When Femi discovers financial irregularities, he begins to uncover a conspiracy that threatens the entire campaign. In this 1on1, we speak to Eromose about starting conversations about race, looking throuh the eyes of a child and saving the soul of a nation.