SUPER AMIGOS (Canada/Mexico) This absorbing documentary also employs some comic-book-style animation to tell the story of several Mexican activists who assume superhero personas, in the tradition of lucha libre wrestlers, to fight for social causes. Super Barrio helps residents fight evictions, Super Animal fights to save bulls from being tortured in bullfights, Super Ecologista combats environmental pollution, Super Gay battles homophobia, and Fray Tormenta stands up for the poor. It becomes clear these super amigos cannot surmount all the obstacles they face, but their resilience, accomplishments, and effort remain inspirational. Cinemark Tinseltown, August 17 (5 p.m.), and Vancity Theatre, August 23 (9:45 p.m.)

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