The Tragically Hip: A New Documentary Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival

A Story of Canadian Rock Legends

A new documentary on Canadian rockers The Tragically Hip will premiere at Toronto International Film Festival this year. Directed by Mike Downie, The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal chronicles the nearly 40-year career of the group, beginning with Rob Baker, Gord Downie, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, and Gord Sinclair’s first collaborations in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario.

A Look Back at the Band’s Career

Across their career, The Tragically Hip released 14 studio albums, nine of which reached No. 1 in Canada. They won 17 Juno Awards, and recently earned the Humanitarian Award. Their final performance as a five-piece, the last show on the Man Machine Poem Tour, took place in August 2016 at the K-Rock Centre in Kingston.

Humanitarian Work and Legacy

Outside of their musical legacy, The Tragically Hip’s history of humanitarian work has raised millions for organizations like Camp Trillium, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Sunnybrook Foundation, WAR Child, the Special Olympics, and the Unison Benevolent Fund. In 2022, the group was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, roughly twenty years after receiving a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame.

New Box Set Release

More recently, the group announced a commemorative box set of their classic debut Up To Here. Originally released on September 5, 1989, the record features breakthrough Canadian rock radio No.1 singles like “Blow At High Dough” and “New Orleans Is Sinking.” Up To Here earned the band a JUNO Award for “Most Promising Artist” in 1990. The box set is out November 8.

Director’s Statement

“We’re thrilled to premiere the incredible story of The Tragically Hip at this year’s TIFF. It will be a powerful and memorable event,” said Downie. “This project is a labour of love, with personal and unseen footage from the band’s 40-year history. We set out to understand what held the band together, what pushed them apart, and how they captured the hearts and minds of so many fans both in Canada and around the world.”

Order the Box Set Now

Order The Tragically Hip’s box set celebrating Up To Here now.

Conclusion

The Tragically Hip’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and dedication to their craft. From their humble beginnings in Kingston, Ontario to their rise to fame and eventual induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the band’s legacy is a testament to the power of music to bring people together and inspire change. The new documentary, The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, promises to be a powerful and memorable event, and fans of the band will not want to miss it.

FAQs

Q: When will the documentary premiere at TIFF?

A: The documentary will premiere at Toronto International Film Festival this year, with an official date to be announced.

Q: Will the documentary be available on Prime Video?

A: An official date for an eventual Prime Video launch is still to come.

Q: How can I order the new box set?

A: You can order the new box set, celebrating the band’s classic debut Up To Here, now by visiting the link provided in the article.

Q: What is the story of the documentary?

A: The documentary, The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, chronicles the nearly 40-year career of The Tragically Hip, from their humble beginnings in Kingston, Ontario to their rise to fame and eventual induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Q: Who directed the documentary?

A: The documentary was directed by Mike Downie.

Q: What is the significance of the band’s humanitarian work?

A: The Tragically Hip’s history of humanitarian work has raised millions for organizations like Camp Trillium, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Sunnybrook Foundation, WAR Child, the Special Olympics, and the Unison Benevolent Fund.

Q: What is the release date of the new box set?

A: The new box set, celebrating the band’s classic debut Up To Here, is out November 8.