For over four decades, Degrassi has brought the raw, unfiltered realities of teen life to the screen. From its scrappy beginnings in the 1980s to becoming a global phenomenon, the franchise remained fearless in its storytelling tackling issues like sex, drugs, and mental health through the eyes of real-looking teens.
Degrassi: Whatever It Takes dives beneath the surface of Degrassi's success to reveal the more complicated truth. Through archival footage and intimate interviews with cast, crew and fans, the series explores both the empowering impact the show had on its audience and the personal struggles faced by its young stars. Honest, emotional, and eye-opening, this documentary examines what it really took to build Canada’s most iconic teen franchise.
Join director Lisa Rideout for a special post-screening discussion.
Lisa Rideout is an award-winning director and writer whose childhood was shaped by two things: fearless women and all the television she watched. Her work reflects both influences, centering boundary-pushing women and pop culture. Her films, including the CSA-winning Sex with Sue, have screened globally and received numerous awards.
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