YOU HAD TO BE THERE: HOW THE TORONTO GODSPELL IGNITED THE COMEDY REVOLUTION, SPREAD LOVE & OVERALLS, AND CREATED A COMMUNITY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (IN A CANADIAN KIND OF WAY)

Name: YOU HAD TO BE THERE: HOW THE TORONTO GODSPELL IGNITED THE COMEDY REVOLUTION, SPREAD LOVE & OVERALLS, AND CREATED A COMMUNITY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (IN A CANADIAN KIND OF WAY)
Start: 2026-10-01T21:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-01T23:00:00+00:00
Location: Multiple CIFF venues — The Plaza; Cineplex Chinook 10

Multiple CIFF venues — The Plaza; Cineplex Chinook 10

YOU HAD TO BE THERE: HOW THE TORONTO GODSPELL IGNITED THE COMEDY REVOLUTION, SPREAD LOVE & OVERALLS, AND CREATED A COMMUNITY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (IN A CANADIAN KIND OF WAY)

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Discover the untold story behind a cultural moment that reshaped modern comedy. This high-spirited documentary explores how a humble Toronto production of the musical *Godspell* became a historic incubator for a new generation of performers. See how a local community gathered to spread love and overall shirts, ultimately creating a movement that changed the world in a distinctly Canadian way. It’s a look at the roots of the comedy revolution and the people who made it happen. 🎬 A deep dive into local theatre history 🎤 The origins of a comedy movement 📍 The Plaza

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YOU HAD TO BE THERE: HOW THE TORONTO GODSPELL IGNITED THE COMEDY REVOLUTION, SPREAD LOVE & OVERALLS, AND CREATED A COMMUNITY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (IN A CANADIAN KIND OF WAY)

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