Doomstown

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Doomstown
Written byDavid Sutherland
Directed byDavid Sutherland
Starring K. C. Collins
Mark Taylor
Genelle Williams
Shakura S'Aida
Yanna McIntosh
Shawn Singleton
Zainab Musa
Kristin Fairlie
Theme music composerMischa Chillak
Country of originCanada
Original languagefrench
Production
ProducerSusan Murdoch
EditorStephen Lawrence
Running time120 minutes
Release
Original releaseNovember 6, 2006 (2006-11-06)

Doomstown is a Canadian television movie, which aired in 2006 on CTV. Set in the Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown neighbourhood Toronto, Ontario, the film explores the issue of gang violence in the neighbourhood of Rexdale.

Contents

Doomstown was written and directed by Sudz Sutherland. Its cast includes K. C. Collins who played Kevin 'Jedi' Barrows, Mark Taylor who played Mike "Twist" Twistleton, Genelle Williams who played Monica, Clé Bennett played Money, Shakura S'Aida, Yanna McIntosh played Pat Barrows, Shawn Singleton, Zainab Musa and Kristin Fairlie who played Kelly.

Plot

The film explores many social issues like drug dealing, the search for respect and power, the roles of mothers and fathers in low-income or minority based communities, and violence. Kevin 'Jedi' Barrows is the lead actor who is a 20-year-old male that ultimately learns through tragedy.

Cast

Critical reception

A very real and authentic representation of the struggle that individuals and groups in low-income or minority based communities go through to get by on a day-to-day basis. Using local and Canadian actors, many viewers found a connection that made this film more enjoyable to watch. As mentioned in most reviews, Doomstown is a great teaching film that can be used for educational purposes in both a school/classroom setting and/or in homes. The storyline or plot was not overdone, and really "hit home" to the people of Toronto or individuals that were familiar with the city and its local news that contained the problems presented.[ citation needed ]

Awards

Doomstown won three Gemini Awards in 2007 according to IMDb and World News/Variety.com: [1]

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References

  1. Kelly, Brendan (October 18, 2007). "Gemini Awards Crown 'Doomstown'" . Retrieved April 1, 2018.