TIFF ‘22 Coverage: ‘My Policeman’
'My Policeman' simultaneously delighted and disappointed audiences at TIFF, but everyone can agree that the performances and truth of the story will convince audiences that this film is worth the watch.

Mahabhoj is a social drama set in the backdrop of Nepal’s political system. It tells the story of everyday people who stand up against those who exploit them for selfish interests. The film highlights themes like rebellion, justice, and the struggle against political corruption and social inequality. At its core, the story follows a bank loan manager in urgent need of money. When he turns to his father for help, he learns that his father’s lifelong savings have been stolen by a corrupt cooperative and a group of greedy individuals. This discovery sets off a powerful journey of resistance and truth.
'My Policeman' simultaneously delighted and disappointed audiences at TIFF, but everyone can agree that the performances and truth of the story will convince audiences that this film is worth the watch.
Two Distant Strangers (2020) centers around Carter James (Joey Bada$$) as he tries to get back home to his pitbull, Jeter, after spending a night at the apartment of his date Perri (Zaria Simone). What gets in the way of Carter reuniting with his dog is that every time he tries to leave Perri’s apartment, he is killed by police and wakes up back in her bed in a never-ending cycle. It addresses the issue of police brutality which rightly has been in the public eye more and more with the unjust deaths caused at the hands of law enforcement.
An Indonesian film that brings strong representation of Asian descent in this heart-warming tale of a woman and her dog.
As Andrew’s life begins to change, his passion for drumming soon becomes a spiraling obsession in the pursuit of perfection. Through the use of disturbing and abusive training methods, Fletcher puts Andrew through emotional and physical agony.
'Ms. Davis’ Close Friend' will make you think about the meaning of death and what it means to be alive, and if there’s really a race to be run with one's inevitable demise.