In Good Forum

200411 min 12 secFilm: Documentary

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Direction: Peter Janes

Production: Peter StarrSilva Basmajian

Script: Peter Janes

Taxis course through Toronto's streets while cab drivers from all over the world, some with PhD's, but all with their own unique wisdom, voice their opinions on the meaning of democracy and the importance of freedom. Director Peter Janes captures some impressive stories from the backseat: An aging Greek driver, Dimitri, describes Democratus from ancient Athens. Kalsang, a former Tibetan, explains how much he cherishes his new life in Canada. And "Mr. Geography," Mohammed Collins shares his encyclopedic knowledge as part of his long-standing quest to educate his riders. In Good Forum describes the state of the world from the perspective of those who navigate it every day.

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Subject categories


  • Transportation > Driving and TruckingUrban Transit
  • Cultural Diversity and Multiculturalism > OntarioWorking Life Since 1970
  • Work and Labour Relations > Working Conditions

Credits


writer
Peter Janes
director
Peter Janes
producer
Peter Starr
editor
Greg Hopen
director of photography
Stanislaw Barua
Peter Janes
music composer
Louis Vautour & Pavlov's Dogs
production supervisor
Kemp Archibald
production/post-coordinator
Jeff Sterne
production coordinator apprentice
Allan Tong
production assistant
Trecia McLennon
Garth Archibald
line production
Douglas MacFarlane
senior production administration assistant
Joanne Forrest
product manager
Sue Mander
digital edit technician
Mark Wilson
technical intern
Dan Thornhill
assistant editor
Catherine Scott
audio post facility
Kitchen Sync Digital Audio
supervising sound editor
Russell Walker
sound editor
Bruce Fleming
re-recording mixer
Kevin Tokar
on-line services
Imarion
online editor
Dan Johnston
colourist
Dan Johnston
production stills photographer
Jag Photography
executive producer
Silva Basmajian