Hot Docs 2018: Christy Garland, Chrisann Hessing

In this episode we continue our coverage of Hot Docs with two great interviews and the second wave of our Hot Picks for Hot Docs. First, we speak with director Christy Garland about her film What Walaa Wants about a strong-willed teenager who dreams of joining the Palestinian Security Forces. Next, we chat with director Chrisann Hessing about her short film Turning Tables which follows the rise of powwow techno pioneer Classic Roots. Finally, we wrap things up with some capsule reviews of Bernie Langille Wants to Know Who Killed Bernie Langille; Carousel; The Head and The Hand; Behind The Curve; Of Fathers and Sons; My War; Commander Arian – A Story of Women, War and Freedom; Laila At The Bridge; 93QUEEN; Yours in Sisterhood; Love, Scott

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