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Lisa Rideout

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Lisa Rideout

Lisa Rideout is an award-winning director who makes character-driven films focused on women who have forged their paths outside of societal norms. She has directed content for NETFLIX, CRAVE, the CBC and VICE. Alongside Banger Films and Corus Entertainment, Lisa directed and produced the documentary feature Sex with Sue about renowned sex expert Sue Johanson, which won the 2023 Canadian Screen Awa…

Known For

Degrassi: Whatever It TakesDegrassi: Whatever It Takes · 2025
Degrassi: Whatever It Takes
2025
MovieDocumentary
Creators, superfans, and stars including Aubrey Drake Graham delve deep into all things Degrassi in this engaging history of the Canadian show that changed teen TV.
Sex with SueSex with Sue · 2022
Sex with Sue
★ 7.82022
MovieDocumentary
Sex with Sue explores the life and career of radically progressive sex educator Sue Johanson, whose radio and TV programs offered comprehensive sex education from a pleasure-driven, feminist perspective.
Sisterhood SoftballSisterhood Softball · 2023
Sisterhood Softball
2023
MovieDocumentary
Following the first all-female Muslim softball league in North America, Sisterhood Softball depicts a league that empowers women through sports in a community where women traditionally don't participate and are seen as disempowered by those outside of their communities.
One Leg In, One Leg OutOne Leg In, One Leg Out · 2018
One Leg In, One Leg Out
2018
MovieDocumentary
After a decade as a sex worker, Iman attempts to pursue her dream of becoming a social worker to help her transgender community members. As she explores the option of going back to college, One Leg In, One Leg Out questions whether tenacity, ambition and a life long dream are enough to overcome a challenging personal situation.
Take a Walk on the Wild SideTake a Walk on the Wild Side · 2017
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
★ 7.02017
MovieDocumentary
Opening the doors to Toronto’s oldest cross-dressing store, viewers get a glimpse into the colourful lives of its customers and their tender relationships with the eccentric storeowner, revealing why the store continues to play a vital role for its clientele.
This Is PopThis Is Pop · 2021
This Is Pop
★ 5.92021
SeriesDocumentary
Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed.

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