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Created by Ayesha Carr and Paul Hunter, Government Cheese tells the story of Hampton Chambers (David Oyelowo), a criminal in the 1960s who has recently been released from prison. With a new life on the horizon, Hampton has aspirations of returning to his wife and children and starting a legitimate business with an innovative new drill. However, his reunion doesn’t go as planned. With his wife and children having (mostly) moved on emotionally, Hampton’s return spins their world into chaos. In this 1on1, we speak to stars Jahi Di'Allo Winston and Evan Ellison about whether or not it's ever 'too late for family'.

In CROCODILE EYES, director Ingrid Veninger takes a new approach to her filmmaking. By turning the camera on her own family, Veninger captures moments that few other directors are willing to share. Whether it's the birth of her granddaughter or the death of her father, Veninger bravely pieces together the rich tapestry of life with poetic results. In this 1on1, we speak to Veninger about what makes a moment 'amazing' and sharing our lives with each other.

Directed by Samir Oliveros, THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA is set in the year 1984, a time when game shows ruled television. With Press Your Luck ruling the airwaves, the the producers of the show are always searching for the perfect contestant. They always follow their instincts but, strangely, they find themselves drawn to the most unlikely of guests: Michael Larson (Paul Walter Hauser). An unemployed ice cream truck driver, Larson is unruly and unkept yet there’s something about him that the producers believe will make great television. But Larson is more than he seems, leaving the bewildered executives reeling as they attempt to uncover his real motivations. In this 1on1, we speak to Oliveros about why we're obsessed with game shows and whether Larson is a 'winner.'

Directed by Michael Angarano, SACRAMENTO tells the story of Glenn (Michael Cera), a young married man on the cusp of fatherhood. As he awaits word on the state of his job, Glenn spends his days preparing for the baby as best he can while his wife (Kristen Stewart) works from home. But their life is upended when Glenn’s old friend, Rickey (Michael Angarano) arrives. A free-spirited young man who wants to enjoy life, Rickey invites Glenn on an impromptu drive across California. Although Glenn has concerns, he reluctantly embraces the opportunity, leaving the safety of his home for the madness of the open road. In this 1on1, we speak to Angarano and Cera about losing control and parental baggage.

Directed by Roshan Sethi, A NICE INDIAN BOY introduces us to Naveen (Karan Soni), a doctor who seems to have given up on finding love. However, when he meets Jay (Jonathan Groff), his world is upended. Though, as the two fall deeply in love, Naveen fears introducing his new boyfriend to his traditional Indian family, fearing that he will put everyone on edge. But their feelings are undeniable and Naveen must face uncomfortable truths about his own beliefs about the power of love and marriage. In this 1on1, we speak to Soni and Sethi about believing in the power of love and the struggle of family expectations.

In ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO, co-director Sam Rice-Edwards creates a portrait of the iconic couple unlike any others. Weaving together interview footage, news reels and pop culture moments from the 1970s, the film speaks to the power of celebrity in a world on the brink of disaster. In this 1on1, we speak to Rice-Edwards about the meaning of a 'revolutionary artist' and the difficulty of 'facing yourself'.ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is available on IMAX screens on April 11th, 2025 and theatres on April 18th, 2025.

Directed by Michael Shannon, ERIC LARUE tells the story of Janice Larue (Judy Greer), a mother who's son Eric murdered three classmates at school. As she and her husband attempt to process their blend of grief and rage, they come under the judgmental eyes of the local townspeople (and the churches). In this 1on1, we speak to Shannon about whether or not we 'need our burdens' and the way back from trauma.

Directed by Fern Levitt, LUCY: THE STOLEN LIVES OF ELEPHANTS is the first documentary to expose the cruel treatment of elephants in zoos. Using the traumatic story of the Edmonton Zoo’s elephant, Lucy as the driving force behind the narrative, the film exposes zoos as glorified prisons and demands the transport of their elephants to sanctuaries around the world. In this 1on1, we speak to Levitt about the future of zoos and the difference between 'preservation' and 'domination'.

Written and directed by Tracie Laymon, BOB TREVINO LIKES IT tells the story of Lily (Barbie Ferreira), a woman who's life is marred by the constant verbal manipulations of her father, Bob Trevino (French Stewart). But, while searching for her father on the internet, she discovers another man named Bob Trevino (John Leguizamo) and the two begin to build a friendship. As their relationship begins to grow, the two begin to see that they’re both worthy of love, even if life seems to suggest otherwise. In this 1on1, we speak to Laymon about the beauty of broken people and finding our family.

Captain America: Brave New World follows Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as he works hard to keep the peace and build a new world together with the US Government. However, after President Ross (Harrison Ford) is attacked, Sam’s faith in the White House is shaken as he uncovers an old foe that had been buried for over a decade. This week, newcomer Josiah Cheltenham and ScreenFish'rs Seun Olowo-Ake and Daniel Collins assemble to talk about the pros and cons of human heroes.

Executive produced by Chris Tomlin, THE LAST SUPPER is a fresh look at the last night of Jesus before the Crucifixion. With a focus on Peter and Judas, the film emphasizes the impact that Jesus had on those around him instead of the specifics of His life. In this 1on1, Tomlin speaks to us about finding new life in old stories, food for the soul and Divine inspiration for the soundtrack.

Directed by Ann Marie Fleming, CAN I GET A WITNESS? takes us into the future where life ends at 50 and teen artists are left to document it through sketching. Although it's Kiah's (Keira Jang) first day, her mother (Sandra Oh) is also getting her own affairs in order at home. In this 1on1, we speak to Jang and Fleming about 'how much time is enough' and the ways that Millennials view the future.

Premiering at SXSW, the new documentary short RED SANDS tells the story of an intergenerational community of Mexican-American off-roaders who thrive on the bordertown of El Paso. However, when a looming danger threatens their way of life, they must confront their relationship to the land and their identity. In this 1on1, we speak to director Romina Cenisio about life in the desert and attempting to own ancestral land.

Written and directed by Atom Egoyan, Seven Veils tells the story of Jeanine (Amanda Seyfried), a theatre director who has finally re-entered the world of opera. Tasked with staging her former mentor’s most famous work, Salome, Jeanine finds herself increasingly haunted by her past experiences. Battling repressed trauma, Jeanine’s world begins to unravel, threatening both her professional and personal lives in ways that she could have never imagines. In this 1on1, we speak to Egoyan about whether or not stories are live and his attraction to SALOME.

NIGHT OF THE ZOOPOCALYPSE creates a world of animated mayhem! When an alien encounter props an attack of gummy zombies (gumbies?) on the local zoo, a wolf with a heart of gold named Gracie (Gabbi Kosmidis) must team up with an unlikely pack of animals to try save the world and themselves. In this 1on1, we speak to stars Gabbi Kosimidis and Scott Thompson about the power of being in a pack and living life with 'the watering hole rule'.

Directed by Rodrigo Perez-Castro & Ricardo Curtis, NIGHT OF THE ZOOPOCALYPSE creates a world of animated mayhem. When an alien encounter props an attack of gummy zombies (gumbies?) on the local zoo, a wolf with a heart of gold named Gracie must team up with an unlikely pack of animals to try save the world and themselves. In this 1on1, we speak to Perez-Castro and Curtis about working with Clive Barker, creating children's horror and the usefulness of fear.

Written and directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE tells the story of Merit, a US veteran who keeps seeing the presence of her best friend who died in combat. While processing her own trauma, her estranged grandfather is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, causing her to have to help him while helping herself.. In this 1on1, we speak to Hausmann-Stokes about dealing with PTSD, the healing power of art and the 'charge' that changed his life.

Directed by Ron Dias, MORNINGSIDE is a beautiful story that stares into the heart of Toronto. Set in the Morningside community of Scarborough, the film tells multiple stories of young men and women who are trying to thrive in a place that demands you survive. Funny and fiery, MORNINGSIDE features solid performances and shows the need for safe spaces in difficult times. In this 1on1, we speak to Dias about the power of dreams, 'emergency art' and finding true justice.

50,000 FIRST DATES: A TRUE STORY is unlike any documentary you've seen before. Directed by Brent Hodge, the series introduces us to Nesh and JJ, a funny and loving Toronto couple who have built a beautiful life together with Nesh's daughter. But their greatest struggle comes from a brain injury that Nesh suffered several years ago, causing her to forget her love and have to rebuild her life. In this 1on1, we speak to Hodge about Nesh's struggles with the online community and whether or not life is like a romcom.50,000 FIRST DATES: A LOVE STORY streams on @PrimeVideoCA  on February 11th, 2025.

It's 10:01. The lights are about to go on at 11:30. And the chaos has begun. In SATURDAY NIGHT, director Jason Reitman takes us into the world of Saturday Night Live on its opening night in 1975. In this special roundtable discussion, we speak to Reitman about the magic of live television.