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- 1 2 C.J. Prince, "TIFF 2019: Hot Flash Review". That Shelf, September 2, 2019.
- ↑ Radheyan Simonpillai, "The most anticipated Canadian films and series at Sundance 2020". Now , January 22, 2020.
- ↑ Naman Ramachandran, "‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Blood Quantum’ Triumph at Canadian Screen Awards". Variety , May 21, 2021.
