TIFF's Galas and Special Presentations Slate Spotlights Canadian Cultural History - POV Magazine

Documentary about Canadian Classic TV Show "Degrassi" to premiere at TIFF, and yes, Drake is part of it

A film about the classic Canadian teen drama "Degrassi" is getting the TIFF treatment. Degrassi: Whatever It Takes is a documentary about the making of the 2000s show, which aired for several seasons and spanned multiple iterations over the decades. The documentary will also include superstar rapper "Drake," who joined the cast in 2001-2009, playing Jimmy Brooks.The longline for the doc says, "Superstar rapper Drake looks back on his Degrassi er…

TIFF's Galas and Special Presentations Slate Spotlights Canadian Cultural History - POV Magazine

Some historic bits of Canadiana will get the red carpet treatment at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The festival announced the full slate of Galas and Special Presentations for its 50th anniversary edition. Galas include Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery, director Ally Pankiw’s portrait of the historic concert that began in 1997 to spotlight women’s voices. On the Special Presentations front, hometown hero Drake joins the …