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201586 minGdocumentary

Addiction Music History

Lowdown Tracks

201586 minGdocumentary

Five modern troubadours in Toronto share their songs and stories, facing challenges from homelessness to a restrictive busker system.

Addiction Music History

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Shelley Saywell

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Five modern troubadours in Toronto share their songs and stories, facing challenges from homelessness to a restrictive busker system.

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Shelley Saywelldirector

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On the streets of Toronto, five musicians perform on subway platforms and street corners, their songs echoing the struggles of life on the margins. Filmmaker Shelley Saywell and singer Lorraine Segato of The Parachute Club document their stories and music, inspired by early American folk traditions. The performers face challenges from the city’s busker regulations, while their lyrics reflect personal histories of hardship, addiction, and survival. The film captures a vibrant soundtrack emerging from diverse urban settings, including ferry docks and rooftops.

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