""It means a great deal obviously to be honoured in Toronto, the place that has shaped every part of my life," said Polley at the event. "A home I've never considered leaving even for a moment. It's also a place that provides endless opportunities to meditate while caught in traffic, whatever your mode of transportation." Born and raised in Toronto, Polly is best known for her films Away from Her, Women Talking, and Stories We Tell."
"While accepting the key, Polley also spoke out about the need to fight for the rights of unhoused people in Toronto and for the people of Gaza. She highlighted the work of Glia, a London-based medical organization that provides 3D-printed devices to hospitals in Gaza. "This is a city with a proud history of protests and almost revolutions. Now more than ever, I believe we need to make ourselves heard, be loud and declare ourselves," she said."
"In 2023, she won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Women Talking, a film about women in an isolated religious community revealing a secret about the men there. "Sarah Polley's work has touched audiences around the world while always remaining true to Toronto and Canadian stories," Chow said. "Her films challenge us to reflect, to care, and to imagine better futures.""
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow presented Academy Award–winning filmmaker Sarah Polley with a key to the city at the annual xoTO House event to honour her contributions to cinema and advocacy. Polley was born and raised in Toronto and described the city as central to her life. Her notable films include Away from Her, Women Talking, and Stories We Tell; she won the 2023 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Women Talking. Chow praised Polley's commitment to Toronto and Canadian stories. Polley called for action on unhoused residents and highlighted Glia's 3D-printed medical devices for hospitals in Gaza. Guillermo del Toro received a key earlier in July.
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