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So the MUCK Film Festival wrapped it’s first year on Sunday October 4. I’m not sure what the festival directors think of it, but I’d call it a great success. The MUCK Festival (Movies of Uncommon Knowledge for the uninitiated) was a documentary film festival that was designed to spark a specific reaction in its attendees and it did a very good job of it too. You see, when I sat down in the theatre and watched the documentaries chosen by Dr. Stuart Samuels, Festival Director, I didn’t feel like I was being preached at or told how bad I am or how if the world ends it’s all my fault. Instead these documentaries informed me, got me thinking about my world and the way in which I live in it. In addition, the audience discussions after the screenings were a great way to debrief and get a local perspective on the topic that was just discussed in the film. In short, this festival is very valuable to Toronto and I sincerely hope they do it again next year. I know I’ll attend for sure.