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What is it about the General Strike of 1919 that compelled you to write a musical and now a feature fi l m? I was taken by how the circumstances play out across the world again today. The extreme anti-immigrant bias in Europe is relatable – towards Mexico in the US … Unions are a threat the same way they were when this story took place. People say history is circular. Times change but people don’ t.
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Why was it important to shoot this film in Winnipeg? It couldn’ t be shot anywhere else – all the locations are here – and it needed this city’ s community spirit.
What is the most interesting thing about Winnipeg you learned during this project? Big aspirations of 1919 Winnipeg are returning. Today I see that. Anything is possible.
What are your 3 favourite locations in Winnipeg? The legislative building, for its stunning architecture. The Forks and the CMHR are tied, and my local hockey arena. I’ m an avid player, and outdoor rinks are so Canadian.
What is your“ go-to” snack during filming? Chocolate almonds.
What is your favourite restaurant in the whole world? Super tough question! Segovia … I’ m a lover of Santa Lucia pizza. There were some fine ones in Cannes, France. schur strikes a chord
What’ s the perfect Sunday night dinner? My wife is the world’ s best barbequer. Danny Schur and his first rate She gets New York strips creative team bring his musical from Marcello’ s and makes vegetables and potatoes that Strike! to the big screen. are unbelievable!
Photography by Ian McCausland at Photography Kitchen Sync by. David Lipnowski at Legistlative Building
52 ciao! / oct / nov / two thousand eighteen