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Doc Soup

Our beloved Doc Soup series returns for another season showcasing the hottest documentaries fresh off the international festival circuit along with lively post-screening discussions with special guests. This year’s season will include seven monthly screenings from October to April. Your subscription includes one ticket to each Doc Soup screening, as well as a Hot Docs 2026 Festival 12-Pack.

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2025-26 Doc Soup Dates

  • Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 PM - The Librarians
  • Wednesday, November 19, 6:30 PM - Roads of Fire
  • Wednesday, December 10, 6:30 PM - Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon
  • Wednesday, January 14, 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 PM
Please note: We are unable to offer streaming for this year’s Doc Soup titles.

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(until Sep 29)		 Regular Price
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SINGLE TICKET PRICES
Regular: $17 + HST
Member: $15.30 + HST



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Series runs October - April

2025-26 Season

woman pushing open door that says Librarian

October 8, 6:30 PM // The Librarians

Official Selection, Sundance Film Festival 2025
Winner, Best Documentary Feature Film, Sarasota Film Festival & Dallas International Film Festival

Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and US First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities.

Includes post-screening Q&A with director Kim A. Snyder.
  • D: Kim A. Snyder
  • USA
  • 2025
a boy in a Bulls jersey sitting looking at the ocean

November 19, 6:30 PM // Roads of Fire

Three powerful, deeply personal stories are interwoven in this harrowing examination of the global migration crisis.

  • D: Nathaniel Lezra
  • USA
  • 2025
  • 119 min
Sonia Manzano in pink surrounded by animated characters

December 10, 6:30 PM // Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon

The remarkable and inspirational story of Sonia Manzano, known to millions as “Maria” from Sesame Street.

Includes post-screening Q&A with director Ernie Bustamante.

  • D: Ernie Bustamante
  • USA
  • 2025
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