

The Stairs
Synopsis
THE STAIRS tells the story of Marty, Greg and Roxanne, each of whom survived decades of street-involvement in Toronto's Regent Park. Using their experiences to ease the paths of others, each works in public health in their old neighbourhood while struggling to maintain their newly-found stability. Told over five years, The Stairs defies stereotypes about drug use, sex work and homelessness through an intimate portrait that is by turns funny, surprising and moving.
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- Director
- Hugh Gibson
- Original Title
- The Stairs
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Gibson
Ryan J. Noth, Andres Landau
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Hugh Gibson
Director
Ryan J. Noth
Editor
Andres Landau
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stairs
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What is The Stairs about?
THE STAIRS tells the story of Marty, Greg and Roxanne, each of whom survived decades of street-involvement in Toronto's Regent Park. Using their experiences to ease the paths of others, each works in public health in their old neighbourhood while struggling to maintain their newly-found stability. Told over five years, The Stairs defies stereotypes about drug use, sex work and homelessness through an intimate portrait that is by turns funny, surprising and moving.
Who directed The Stairs?
The Stairs was directed by Hugh Gibson.
Who stars in The Stairs?
The principal cast of The Stairs includes Martin Thompson, Roxanne Smith, Greg Bell.
When was The Stairs released and how long is it?
The Stairs was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
