Scarborough is one of those “distant” suburbs of Toronto so far away from Toronto it is sometimes referred to as Scarberia. Not a great reputation among many of us Torontonians. My sole experience with Scarborough is that it is a landmark for me driving home from Montreal on the 401 Highway ironically signalling I am back in Toronto!
In “Morningside” we have similar issues to black inner city American films but the similarity ends with genre identification. We have the drug dealers, the gun violence and tragic collateral damage to the innocents but all in a truly Canadian fashion if I may label it gritty, rough, honest and highly believable. Ain’t no Hollywood going on here.
Although initially you might conclude there are too many characters and subplots in “Morningside” its slowness is measured and gels into excellence concluding in an overwhelming tragic fashion.
This “oh so Canadian” production has an excellent cast with Ki Ki Hammill as Amber a standout. A splash of brightness and sparkle!
Directed by Ron Dias it has a Canadian theatrical release 21February2025 and a multi theatre release in Detroit 28February2025. RKS 2025 CANADIAN Film Rating 93/100.
Cover Photo Courtesy of The Impact Series.
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