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The Pretenders Documentary Premieres at Toronto Film Festival

Updated 2026-09-12 21:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Chrissie Hynde discusses her band's legacy in 'The Pretenders,' a documentary premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film chronicles the band's journey and Hynde's personal reflections on their music.

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Variety

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Variety

Camera-Shy Chrissie Hynde on Finally Allowing a Definitive Doc to Be Made About ‘The Pretenders,’ Bowing in Toronto: ‘I Just Wanted to Be in a Band. I’ve Never Graduated Beyond That Initial Interest in It’

At this late date, what the Pretenders accomplished is no mystery achievement. But it’s also a story that has never been extensively chronicled on film until “The Pretenders,” a Joss Crowley-directed doc that premieres Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival. The band rel

2026-09-12 21:27 UTC