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害羞草研究所淔ive days before the first show,害羞草研究所� added Jennifer Baichwal, the film害羞草研究所檚 other director.

That害羞草研究所檚 a rarity for the filmmaker couple, who previously worked together on the 2013 documentary 害羞草研究所淲atermark.害羞草研究所�

But they say getting the chance to follow the Hip on their defining 害羞草研究所淢an Machine Poem害羞草研究所� tour was an opportunity they couldn害羞草研究所檛 pass up.

The documentary follows the Canadian band as they embark on run of farewell shows and face the reality of Gord Downie害羞草研究所檚 incurable brain cancer diagnosis.

The Hip frontman was absent from the premiere, though his bandmates Gord Sinclair, Johnny Fay, Rob Baker and Paul Langlois all showed up. They declined to speak with reporters about the making of the film.

Unlike most projects, the filmmakers say this one came together almost on the fly. Downie害羞草研究所檚 health condition meant the band was never entirely certain if they害羞草研究所檇 be able to complete the tour.

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The documentary makers say knowing the Hip band members personally for 20 years helped them get accustomed to the touring atmosphere.

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害羞草研究所� with files from Shetu Modi.

David Friend, The Canadian Press