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- ↑ Heidi Ulrichsen, "Shot locally, Cinefest entry inspired by a black sheep story". Bay Today , September 18, 2024.
- ↑ Sabina Wex, "Alan Cumming adopts a Canadian accent for his latest role". CBC Arts, December 5, 2024.
- ↑ Heidi Ulrichsen, "Forget hockey rivalry: Sudbury’s Cinéfest 2024 showing love for North Bay". Sudbury.com , August 22, 2024.
- ↑ Nicholas Sokic, "Audiences fete Drive Back Home, Tragically Hip docuseries at CIFF". Playback , October 9, 2024.
