TIFF Docs Lineup Announced: Rapinoe, Said, Love, And A Scent Of Musk

The Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled its TIFF Docs slate, headlined by the world premiere of Rapinoe, Rebeca Huntt's documentary about football star Megan Rapinoe, which will open the section. The programme mixes celebrity portraits with music- and politics-focused films, reflecting TIFF's continued role as a launchpad for documentaries tackling both cultural icons and pressing global issues.

Alongside Rapinoe, highlights include Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been, Barry Avrich's portrait of the singer featuring tributes from Bruce Springsteen, Cher and Dionne Warwick, plus music-themed titles Bleeding Hearts and Gail. The lineup also features Edward Said: Between Worlds, Maiken Baird's study of the Palestinian scholar and activist, and Tehran, Under the Skin, Afsaneh Salari's film examining Iran's plastic surgery industry amid ongoing social and political tension.