I’ve joked a lot about this over the last few weeks, but I thought i’d actually put out a true plea…

Stick with me through my Hot Docs coverage.

Like many other bloggers I take a look at what my audience is from time to time, and last year during Hot Docs i noticed my audience take a steep dive. I know that documentaries aren’t everyone’s bag, I know that I’m seeing films you might not see for months (if ever), and I know how tempting FAST FIVE and THOR will be over the next ten days, but again – please stick with me.

If you are into docs, this festival has been a source in years past for some amazing stuff like MAN ON WIRE, GASLAND, SOME KIND OF MONSTER, SUPERSIZE ME, and THE COVE. Likewise, last year a handful of the films that played here went on to play other festivals like IFF Boston and The London Filmfest.

And most of all, it’s just a chance to hear about some amazing real-life stories that might interest you. Don’t get me wrong, I’m as curious to see what next happens to Jack Sparrow as anyone, but I’d wager that one or two of these films might be dealing with things you really dig, or even things happening in your own backyard.

So I’ve said it before in jest, but this time I say it with wry hopefulness…

Stick With the Tour.