The Street
Synopsis
Every day, on the streets of Canada's cities, we pass them on our way to work or school. Bums, beggars, winos, bag people we call them. But who is the person at the end of that outstretched arm? What is life on the street really like? Is there a way off the street? For six years, director Daniel Cross followed the lives of three homeless men who spent much of their time in and around a Montreal subway station. Filmed in a cinema verité style, the film is unique: it humanizes the homeless, breaking down the barrier between us and them, neither moralizing nor offering easy answers. This is a gritty, compelling look at life on the streets that moves beyond the media stereotypes to show both the humanity of the homeless and the street-toughened aspects of their existence.
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THE STREET directed by Daniel Cross - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-15
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Cross
- Original Title
- The Street
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, Necessary Illusions Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Cross
Peter Wintonick
Daniel Cross, Peter Wintonick, Don Haig
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Cross
Producer
Peter Wintonick
Editor
Daniel Cross
Director
Don Haig
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Street
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What is The Street about?
Every day, on the streets of Canada's cities, we pass them on our way to work or school. Bums, beggars, winos, bag people we call them. But who is the person at the end of that outstretched arm? What is life on the street really like? Is there a way off the street? For six years, director Daniel Cross followed the lives of three homeless men who spent much of their time in and around a Montreal subway station. Filmed in a cinema verité style, the film is unique: it humanizes the homeless, breaking down the barrier between us and them, neither moralizing nor offering easy answers. This is a gritty, compelling look at life on the streets that moves beyond the media stereotypes to show both the humanity of the homeless and the street-toughened aspects of their existence.
Who directed The Street?
The Street was directed by Daniel Cross.
Who stars in The Street?
The principal cast of The Street includes Not specified.
When was The Street released and how long is it?
The Street was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 58m.