For over four decades, Degrassi has brought the raw, unfiltered realities of teen life to the screen. From its scrappy beginnings in the 1980s to becoming a global phenomenon, the franchise remained fearless in its storytelling tackling issues like sex, drugs, and mental health through the eyes of real-looking teens.
Degrassi: Whatever It Takes dives beneath the surface of Degrassi’s success to reveal the more complicated truth. Through archival footage and intimate interviews with cast and crew, the series explores both the empowering impact the show had on its audience and the personal struggles faced by its young stars. Honest, emotional, and eye-opening, this documentary examines what it really took to build Canada’s most iconic teen franchise.
Runtime: 111 mins