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Made in November 2002 at workshops in Toronto lead by veteran Tiger, DeeDee Halleck, and video professor, Rebecca Garrett, this tape gives voice to the struggle of the homeless in Toronto. The last two years have seen major confrontations as the burgeoning population of people without shelter seek redress by squatting, protesting, live-ins in the municipal park, and a militant march on the Canadian parliament. Although continually met with violence and harassment, they fight back for the right to affordable housing. This program features John Clark, who has been charged with sedition against the nation for his actions as a leader of OCAP, Ontario Coalition Against Poverty. Clark is an inspirational leader whose tactics have influenced homeless organizing from Delhi to Capetown. His persecution by the Canadian government is an example of the attempts to silence international radical opposition. This tape was made by students at OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) and OCAD Ontario College of Art and Design. 28 minutes.
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