This series explores the undocumented underground music history of Toronto and its long lasting cultural impacts.
20 years in the making.
74 interviews.
2 venues.
1 city.
Written, Directed, Produced & Edited by Colm Hogan
Featuring music by Mitch Winthrop & Iain Gerrard
Released December 30, 2022
Back To The Zone (Documentary, 37 min. 2022) explores the Twilight Zone Nightclub (est. 1981 – 1989) originally located at 185 Richmond Street West. The film delves into Toronto’s historic nightclub and how it helped transform a city through music, dance and diversity.
The Legend of 23 Hop (Documentary, 23 min. 2022) pays homage to 23 Hop (est. 1990 – 1995) originally situated at 318 Richmond Street West by diving deep into the origins of the rave culture phenomenon during the early 90s. The film traces its socio-economic roots from the UK into the North American underground zeitgeist.
World Premiere at the Toronto Independent Film Festival.
Friday, September 15, 2023. 730PM
At the Paradise Cinema.
1006 Bloor Street West.
CLASSIC HOUSE PLAYLIST (1985 – 1994)
TWILIGHT ZONE PLAYLIST (1977 – 1989)
PRESS: VICE
PRESS: NOW
PRESS: BLOGTO
PRESS: THEN & NOW (TWILIGHT ZONE)
PRESS: THEN & NOW (23 HOP)
THE LANEWAY CITY COUNCIL MOTION
Photo: Chris “Space” Gray
Photo: Chris “Space” Gray
Aug. 31, 1991.
Photo by Charmaine Gooden.
The Legend of 23 Hop.
Video footage: Marla Rotenberg
Photo/Video credits & thanks to Marla Rotenberg, Charmaine Gooden, Chris “Space” Gray, Albert Assoon & Chris Wardle.
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