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Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Hot Docs, North America’s largest documentary festival, has revealed the first slate of films to screen as part of its Special Presentations program at the 30th edition of the festival, running April 27 to May 7 in Toronto. The Special Presentations program, which features high-profile subjects, award-winning films and filmmakers, and original perspectives on current events and pressing issues, will screen in cinemas across downtown Toronto during the festival. The program covers an extensive array of subjects, from a behind-the-runway look at racial diversity in the fashion industry to a harrowing documentation of the recruitment of child soldiers in Uganda. International premieres include “Black Barbie: A Documentary,” a deep dive into the true story of Black Barbie, from her origins to her contemporary presence; “Food and Country,” New York Times’ food critic Ruth Reichl’s uncovering of our broken food system, and the innovators risking everything to transform it; “Stephen Curry: Underrated,” the story of one of the greatest NBA players working today; and “Periodical,” an eye-opening documentary examining the politics, science, and mystery of the menstrual cycle.

Lise Pedersen Dogwoof has shared with Variety the trailer of “Theatre of Violence,” nominated in main competition at CPH:DOX, the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival, one of Europe’s biggest documentary events. Shot over the course of six years, it follows the trial of Dominic Ongwen, the first former Ugandan child soldier to be convicted and sentenced by the International Criminal Court. Abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel group when he was just nine years old, Ongwen became himself a feared rebel commander. He was jailed for 25 years in 2021 on multiple counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including sexual slavery, torture, and rape.

Niamh McCall says Strathclyde Sirens are again targeting a play-off slot in the Vitality Netball Superleague this season, as they strive for consistency.

Angelique Jackson The eighth annual Icon Mann Honors dinner will salute “The Woman King” filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood, “Sidney” director Reginald Hudlin and Uzodinma Iweala, CEO of the Africa Center NYC and author of the New York Times bestseller “Beasts of No Nation.” Icon Mann partnered with Sony Pictures for the event, which has a “Reimagining African Diasporic Narratives” theme and will take place on Wednesday, March 8 at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills, Calif. The dinner is part of a series of awards week events for Icon Mann, which is a media, production and management consultancy representing African Diasporic heritage. The company is a leading strategic broker for investments and enterprise within creative industries for Hollywood and media-driven African nations, cultivating a global network of creators and leaders focused on “positive narrative representation.”

Patricia Heaton fired back at Don Lemon after his controversial remarks about Republican U.S. Presidential candidate Nikki Haley's age, The 56-year-old host said that 51-year-old Haley was past her "prime" and that "a woman is considered to be in their prime in 20s and 30s and maybe 40s" during a recent episode of "CNN This Morning." On Friday, Heaton, 64, responded to Lemon's comments, which were widely considered sexist and ageist, with a fiery Twitter thread.

In an era filled beyond the brim with scary stories, this still was one of the most terrifying. And now there’s finally some resolution, at least legally… For those who never heard the shocking

An American couple could face the death penalty in Uganda after being accused of abusing a child.

A two-year-old boy survived a hippopotamus attack in Uganda after being partially swallowed!

Brendan Fraser has candidly discussed the grueling diet he subjected himself to in order to achieve his sculpted physique on George Of The Jungle.The 54-year-old starred in the 1997 movie as 'the White Ape,' a human dressed only in a loincloth who was raised by gorillas in the Ugandan jungle.In order to get the body for the role, Fraser 'starved' himself so much he could not remember his PIN 'because my brain was misfiring,' he told Variety. Throwback: Brendan Fraser has candidly discussed the grueling diet he subjected himself to in order to achieve his sculpted physique on George Of The Jungle (pictured)He made the admission to his Airheads co-star Adam Sandler as they reunited to chat for the publication's Actors On Actors series.Fraser pointed out why his figure was so important to the movie, saying: 'The wardrobe was there was no wardrobe.' Knowing that he would be dressed only in a loincloth, Brendan found himself 'waxed' and 'starved of carbohydrates.'He shared: 'I would drive home after work and stop to get something to eat.

A heartbroken husband who was left traumatised after his wife was decapitated by a swinging metal gate in front of his eyes is demanding $140 million (£113m) in damages for her death. Ludovic Michaud had been enjoying a camping trip away with Esther Nakajjigo, when she was gruesomely beheaded by a gate in a national park that sliced through the side of their car due to strong winds.

The Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex have joined forces to remember their late friend Henry van Straubenzee. In a now rare show of unity from the brothers, a joint letter written for a carol concert for the ‘Henry van Straubenzee Memorial Fund’ at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea, London, on December 1, featured both siblings’ signatures.

Joining forces. Prince William and Prince Harry sent a joint letter to the annual Henry Van Straubenzee Christmas Carol Concert.

Call it a holiday tradition as common as sweet potatoes on the Thanksgiving table, but Disney is going to rule the five-day holiday stretch again after wins in 2016 (Moana), 2017 (Coco), 2018 (Ralph Breaks the Internet), 2019 (Frozen 2) and last year (Encanto), as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s third weekend looks to do $40M over Wednesday-Sunday and Disney Animation’s Strange World hopes to squeeze out $30M+. All of this occurs as Bob Iger is re-installed as the CEO of Disney and the studio’s distribution czar Kareem Daniel exits.

EXCLUSIVE: In step with domestic, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Strange World will make its offshore theatrical debut this week, and is eyeing an overseas start in the $21M-$29M range. That’s lower than where a new animated movie from Disney might normally kick off, but the studio has taken a voluntary pass on more than 20 markets, choosing not to submit the film in countries where its LGBTQ+ content would have very likely forced demands for edits.

EXCLUSIVE: Blue Finch Films has boarded international sales rights (excluding North America) to TIFF selection The End Of Sex ahead of the AFM.

French Montana has been honored for his efforts to change and save lives.The Pencils of Promise charity honored the diamond-selling rapper, 37, on Thursday for his efforts as an innovator that helped raise more than $226 million for healthcare in Africa, including funds for the Budondo Suubi “Hope” Health Center.The facility is the primary source of healthcare for new mothers and their babies in an otherwise desolate region of Uganda. Honor: French Montana, 37, has been honored by the Pencil of Promise charity for his efforts to change and save livesThe ceremony took place in New York.  The BET Hip Hop award winner began his humanitarian efforts after traveling to Uganda to shoot the video for Unforgettable in 2017.   In an interview with TMZ the artist praised the group's working saying they are 'doing groundbreaking work globally to keep kids in school and make sure they have a safe environment to learn.

Michaela Coel is planning to build a house in Ghana. The 'I Will Destroy You' actress was born in London but both of her parents hail from the West African nation and she now hopes to erect a property in her the village where her father grew up after falling in love with the country on her first visit and feeling an instant connection to her heritage. She told Vogue magazine: "I'd been to Africa before - Kenya and Uganda - but when I came here I was really seeing people who looked like me.

, and host of other issues. But when progress feels far off, we must continue to shed light and recognize the tireless work of those who have kept thinking holistically about the community around them.

The father of a child who was left alone in a Glasgow flat for days after his mother's tragic death has demanded a fresh probe to overhaul the care system.

Naman Ramachandran Blue Finch Films has boarded international sales on European genre titles, Scandinavian thriller “Good Boy” and found footage film “Stéphane,” ahead of their world premieres at Beyond Fest. “Good Boy,” which delves into the perils of the modern dating world, follows Sigrid who thinks she’s met the perfect match in Christian until she comes to find out that he lives with a man who acts like his pet dog. French thriller “Stéphane,” a new take on the found footage genre, follows Timothée, as he documents his time with the larger-than-life, and almost unbelievable character that he meets whilst shooting a short film. As time goes on their jovial and eccentric talks become something far more sinister.

A former SNP adviser who was suspended for suggesting Priti Patel should be "sent back to Uganda" is set to be readmitted to the party. Tim Rideout, a former member of the SNP 's policy development committee, has agreed to undergo an anti-racism course following comments he made on social media in March this year.