Under the Bridge is a great example of a standard issue series elevated tremendously by a talented cast putting in great work.
Andrew Parker
Andrew Parker
Andrew Parker fell in love with film growing up across the street from a movie theatre. He began writing professionally about film at the age of fourteen, and has been following his passions ever since. His writing has been showcased at various online outlets, as well as in The Globe and Mail, BeatRoute, and NOW Magazine. If he's not watching something or reading something, he's probably sleeping.
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A full list of The GATE’s reviews from this year’s 31st annual Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, happening in Toronto from April 25th to May 3rd.
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