The 2013 Toronto International Film Festival opened with a video tribute of Ebert at Roy Thomson Hall during the world premiere of the WikiLeaks-based film '' The Fifth Estate '' . Ebert had been an avid supporter of the festival since its inception in the 1970s . Chaz was in attendance to accept a plaque on Roger 's behalf . At the 86th Academy Awards ceremony , Ebert was included in the '' In Memoriam '' montage , a rare honor for a film critic
86th Academy Awards
86th Academy Awards
Roger Ebert