Hot Docs' success may be a case of being in the right place at the right time, when appetite for documentary has grown so rapidly. (Hmm...do we need to thank Michael Moore for that?) But, this little festival that could has expanded because it's done the hard work well. It's got exceptional programming, offering up about 200 films during the festival. Giving you even more bang for your buck, Hot Docs also often brings in the inspiring filmmakers for open discussions following the film. How often does that happen when you spend $13 at the theatre?