street people
Cinema Canada, September/October Fall 1978, no. 49/50, pp. 58-59
Toronto: Cinema Canada, 1978
In this early-career interview with Janis Cole and Holly Dale, Csaba Koller sheds light on the working methods of the young filmmakers, giving readers insight to their notable films of the mid seventies. He describes the two as “a truly dynamic duo”, advocating for the socially undermined. Thin Line, for example, deconstructs the criminally insane by showing breakthroughs in their behaviours through therapies, allowing viewers to have more empathy for the people shown. With remarkable access to sex workers, Cream Soda dives into the inner workings of a body rub parlour, and Minimum Charge No Cover brings several of the filmmakers' friends together to examine sex work, queer lives and transsexuality.
ITEM 1978.066 – available for viewing in the Research Centre
Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited
Thin Line – Janis Cole and Holly Dale
Cream Soda – Janis Cole and Holly Dale
Minimum Charge No Cover – Janis Cole and Holly Dale
Rick Hancox