You Had to Be There:

How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (in a Canadian Kind of Way)

Documentary

June 14
8:00pm
In Person
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
COUNTRIES
United States
, Canada
Year
2025
Running Time
98 minutes
Language
English
Director
Nick Davis
Made in Canada
Made in Canada

This intimate, hilarious, and moving documentary explores the legendary 1972 Toronto production of Godspell, which launched the careers of Eugene Levy, Paul Shaffer, Victor Garber, Martin Short, Gilda Radner, Jayne Eastwood, Andrea Martin, and other comic luminaries — igniting a comedy revolution that spawned shows like SCTV and Saturday Night Live. Featuring interviews with all surviving cast members, never-before-seen archival footage and an audio recording of the full production, not to mention late-night parties at Eugene and Marty’s Avenue Road apartment, the film affirms the profound and lasting impact of this little Canadian production, and how it changed entertainment forever. Not to be missed!

Guest

Actress Jayne Eastwood and Actor Rudy Webb

Live Zoom Q & A with
Director Nick Davis
Reviews

“A delightful romp down memory lane that takes surprising twists and turns.” Deadline

“The film impressively meets the challenge of capturing a moment in time of which few recorded elements exist.” POV

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Toronto International Film Festival 2025
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