Degrassi Makes A Series | The History of the Kids of Degrassi Street (1982) | A Video Essay

Three years have passed since Linda & Kit set out to make Ida Makes A Movie, and both CBC & PBS are liking the stories they're telling. This time, if they can come up with additional private funding - CBC will raise their budget and request four "short films" at once. Turning them from a yearly educational short film to an actual television series. So, what do the first serial episodes of Degrassi look like? Let's find out together.
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Episodes Discussed:
"The Kids of Degrassi Street"
401 - Lisa Makes The Headlines
402 - Sophie Minds The Store
403 - Casey Draws The Line
404 - Pete Takes A Chance
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