

This House Is Not A Home
2015-08-28 · 27 min · Not rated
A short documentary about gentrification and tenant activism in one Toronto neighbourhood, "This House Is Not A Home" presents a poignant and informative look into resident experiences in Parkdale.
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- Katrina Singleton
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- Canada
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- Released
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