A new four-part docuseries titled The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal is set to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
Directed by Mike Downie, the older brother of the late Hip frontman Gord Downie, the series gives viewers "an intimate and unvarnished look at the extraordinary 40-year journey of Canada's most beloved rock bands" detailing "the triumphs, trials and deep bonds of brotherhood that defined The Tragically Hip's rise from basement shows to arena rock legends."
In addition to TIFF, the series will screen at film festivals nationwide and stream on Prime Video at a later date.
"We’re thrilled to premiere the incredible story of The Tragically Hip at this year’s TIFF. It will be a powerful and memorable event," said Mike Downie in a press release. "This project is a labour of love, with personal and unseen footage from the band’s 40-year history. We set out to understand what held the band together, what pushed them apart and how they captured the hearts and minds of so many fans both in Canada and around the world."
Described as "a love story between a band and the country they call home," The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal features never before seen personal and archival footage, as well as "unseen performances, unreleased music and unprecedented access to The Hip."
Watch the trailer below.