Jeopardy's most controversial winner in Hotdocs17 film 'Who is Arthur Chu?'

He was considered the most hated contestant in one of America's most popular game shows. Arthur Chu gained international attention as the most controversial winner of Jeopardy. He was champion 11 times actually but it's not that he cheated. He was strategic on how he played the game.

Some, actually many, were appauled that he played against the etiquette of the game. His strategy was to bounce around the board in search of daily-doubles and had an aggressiveness to his method of play. He left with nearly $300,000 in winnings but also became the target of haters online. But what happened when he finally lost?

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SickKids Hospital highlights strength in Moms in latest campaign

 

By Sonya Davidson

The Hospital for Sick Children (aka SickKids) in Toronto is somewhere you don't want to visit unless you need to...but also find comfort in knowing it's there. I've had my fair share of visits filled with worry, sleepless nights and raging tears...as a child, mom, friend, and volunteer. But each time I am eternally grateful with the compassion, care, and patience of doctors, nurses, and staff, as well as the state of the art facilities.This world-renowned hospital is a very special place. 

As Mother's Day approaches, SickKids has launched a new SickKids VS campaign (created by Cossette Canada) to honour moms. The concept called "Breakdown" continues to feature the fierceness of their patience, families and staff. 

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What to see at Hot Docs 2017: From Bill Nye to Internet hackers and bloggers

You're Soaking In It directed by Scott Harper

By Sonya Davidson

Hot Docs, North America's largest documentary film festival presents it's 24th annual edition from April 27 to May 7, 2017 in Toronto. There will be 230 documentary films from 58 countries at this year's festival. Hot Docs is known to feature thought-provoking, insightful and often infuriating titles to the city. Here are some titles that have caught my attention... Hot Docs 2017 box office is now open www.hotdocs.ca 

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Reelworld Film Festival expands powerful story telling in VR and Gaming

 

Reelworld Film Festival takes place at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, October 12 to 16, 2016. Now in its 16th year, the Festival not only continues to shine light on some of the most important issues we face globally, but is also moving forward with technology to expand its offerings to the public.

For the first time, Reelworld is including impactful VR and gaming into the fold. By using the latest technology with cutting-edge directors and content creators, the Festival offers different angles to raise awareness of what impacts our lives  through a variety of storytelling platforms.

The Digital Storytelling Zone at the Reelworld Film Fest offers visitors a chance to explore through immersive virtual reality films curated by HuffPost RYOT and  play games for change in the Hand Eye Society video game arcade.

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