so there is two stories really go hand in hand. the director'sjewish ancestors had to flee russia more than 100 years ago to escape persecution, so he says that the story was especially important to him. now, his film, already a prize winner, looks set to at least get nominated for some of the biggest accolades the north american movie community can bestow. welcome to toronto where its film festival got under way last week. normally, it is a bustling showcase overflowing with movie riches, but this year because of covid—19 it was somewhat more subdued. it was a combination of both in person and virtual events. altogether, some 130 features were shown at the festival, and it opens with the dear evan hansen, an adaptation of the hit broadway musical. it is everywhere. the film is a coming of age story and has a depressed,