THE STAIRS tells the story of Marty, Greg and Roxanne, each of whom survived decades of street-involvement in Toronto's Regent Park. Using their experiences to ease the paths of others, each works in public health in their old neighbourhood while struggling to maintain their newly-found stability. Told over five years, The Stairs defies stereotypes about drug use, sex work and homelessness through an intimate portrait that is by turns funny, surprising and moving.

The Stairs

Set in the criminal underworld of Waterloo, Stoner Jack inadvertently becomes involved in a drug war between two rival gangs. Jack must survive an onslaught of home invaders as he fends not only for himself but also for his precious marijuana.