Documentaries on
Bruce Springsteen and
Robbie Robertson plus biopics on
Helen Reddy and
Judy Garland are among the special presentations and gala screenings at the
Toronto International Film Festival.
Thom Zimny and Springsteen’s
Western Stars is a concert film that includes Springsteen discussing life, rock music and the American dream.
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band is directed by
Daniel Roher and executive produced by
Martin Scorsese,
Brian Grazer and
Ron Howard. The film covers Roberston’s life in Toronto and on the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve and of
The Band.
Unjoo Moon’s
I Am Woman is the Opening Night Film that tells Reddy’s story. In
Rupert Goold’s
Judy,
Renée Zellweger portrays Garland during the last year of her life.
The 44th
Toronto International Film Festival runs 9/5–15.
