Danny and John Claven, along with Frank O'Malley, navigate life near the Guy-Concordia metro station in Montreal. Over six years, director Daniel Cross filmed their experiences as homeless men. The documentary captures their struggles with addiction and recovery amid a collapsing social safety net. It presents their lives without judgment, revealing moments of dignity and community. "The Street" received multiple awards, including the People's Choice Award at the 1997 Canadian International Documentary Film Awards.

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Follow the lives of Danny, John, and Frank in Montreal.
See the impact of addiction and recovery on individuals.
Meet the community around the Guy–Concordia metro station.

Did You Know

The film was made over a span of 6 years.
It won the People's Choice Award at the 1997 Canadian International Documentary Film Awards.
The documentary was nominated for 'Outstanding Canadian Documentary' at the Joan C. Chalmers Awards in 1997.
It received a Silver Hugo Award at the Chicago Film Festival in 1998.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary The Street?

The Street was directed by Daniel Cross.

What awards did The Street win?

The Street won the Federal Express People's Choice Awards for Most Popular Canadian Documentary and the Special Jury Feature Award for Documentaries at the Vancouver International Film Festival in 1996.

How long is the documentary The Street?

The documentary The Street has a duration of 78 minutes.

Awards & Festivals

Mumbai International Film Festival

1997 • Official selection

Vancouver International Film Festival

1996 • Official selection

Vermont International Film Festival

1996 • Official selection

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