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Canadian funders wavered on another Scarborough film. But 'Morningside' had local support

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Canadian funders wavered on another Scarborough film, but Morningside ’ had local support.

The film follows seven people whose lives converge at a community centre in Scarborough .

It's the latest Canadian film to feature the region prominently, following 2021 's “Scarborough” and 2022 ’s “Brother” Both won several Canadian Screen Awards.

He wants it to spark conversations about the systemic issues poverty-stricken areas continue to face. But more than anything, he hopes it shows how “resilient” people from Scarborough are. “It just comes back to even making the movie, and how we pushed for it. That’s just the Scarborough mentality: not giving up,” he says “It’s a universal theme, to be honest with you.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 20, 2025 . Alex Nino Gheciu , The Canadian Press .

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