Stories We Told: A monthly series presenting celebrated Canadian documentary gems of the past, giving audiences an opportunity to rediscover acclaimed films and filmmaking talent in a theatrical setting. Curated by Hot Docs Cinema lead programmer Vivian Belik.
Stories We Told is generously supported by Diane Blake and Stephen Smith.
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“A huge contribution to the country... shockingly inspiring… I loved it.” - Sarah Polley
"Important filmmaking for our times.” - Sean Baker
"One of the best Canadian films ever made. Unforgettable." - Barry Hertz, Globe & Mail
Executive produced by award-winning documentarian Alan Zweig, The Stairs follows three people who use their experiences surviving decades of drug use and sex work to help their community. Told over five years, their surprising stories reveal a world often misunderstood.
Marty, Greg and Roxanne live and work in Toronto’s Regent Park neighbourhood,
where they have lived and survived decades of street life. Each individual is funny, articulate, surprising and a habitual drug user. Performing outreach in
their community, trying to give back, they struggle with tenuous lifestyles and past
choices. With incredible access, this character-driven film follows them for five years, creating intimate portraits that challenge preconceptions.
Join director Hugh Gibson for a special post-screening Q&A. Moderated by film critic and author Adam Nayman.
Hugh Gibson's feature debut as director/producer, The Stairs, premiered at TIFF and won the Toronto Film Critics Association’s prize for Best Canadian Film. The Globe & Mail recently named it one of the best Canadian films ever made. Gibson's other credits include the award-winning Hogtown Blues, A Tomb with A View, A Place Called Los Pereyra, and upcoming With You.
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