Hot Docs president warns Toronto festival could be in its last year without more financial support
As Hot Docs prepares to launch its 31st international documentary film festival next month, the organization is calling for greater support from the government to prevent this year's festival being its last.
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As Hot Docs prepares to launch its 31st international documentary film festival next month, the organization is calling for greater support from the government to prevent this year's festival being its last.