Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

2017 · 15 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

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.

Directed by Lisa Rideout · Written by Lisa Rideout

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