Red Button

2017

Young documentary subjects turn the camera on themselves to break down the misconceptions, prejudices or stereotypes they face. With guidance from professional filmmakers, they record all aspects of their lives from their own unflinchingly honest point of view.

Production

Seasons

2 Episodes • Premiered 2017

In the first season, homeless youth in Toronto used camera phones to film their lives. Participants were given audio and video gear and attended a one-day workshop to learn the basics of filmmaking. The homeless youth featured also received one-on-one training with professional filmmakers.

1. Rabbit

Rabbit, 23, is homeless. He has an addiction to fentanyl and other opioids.

2. Terence

Terence, 22, was given a camera phone to capture his experience at a homeless shelter.

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