Documentary backdrop image for Downtown Eastside (2010)

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20108 minPGdoc-short

Downtown Eastside

20108 minPGdoc-short

A handheld camera captures interactions with a street artist, two women in Pigeon Park, and various individuals in the Main and Hastings area.

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A handheld camera captures interactions with a street artist, two women in Pigeon Park, and various individuals in the Main and Hastings area.

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Paul Wong

Paul Wongdirector

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Main and Hastings Street in Vancouver serves as the backdrop for a visual record of daily life. The artist uses two cameras: one fixed on a dashboard of a moving car and another handheld with a wide angle lens. He captures interactions with a street artist and two women in Pigeon Park. The footage includes scenes of crack users, dealers, and homeless individuals, reflecting the realities of the Downtown Eastside community. Directed by Paul Wong, the documentary runs for eight minutes.

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