For those seeking it on DVD...

...I actually hadn't heard of the film before browsing the documentary section on Zip.Ca (Canada's version of NetFlix - http://www.rogersvideodirect.ca), but after reading the brief synopsis I immediately put it into my queue (and finally got to see it this past weekend!). Thus far I've not seen the DVD in any mainstream Toronto-area video stores, but if you're looking to find it, I'd recommend you check the above mentioned Rogers site, or NetFlix if you're in the U.S. It's well worth signing up for one of those services to see it.

Direct links:
~ http://www.rogersvideodirect.ca/Browse/Title.aspx?f=titleId%28166192%2 9 in Canada
~ http://www.netflix.com/Movie/51_Birch_Street/70058901?strackid=10033d3 dcdea5803_0_srl&strkid=560079202_0_0&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&trki d=222336 in U.S.

I believe it's also been aired on The Documentary Channel in Canada as well (some of those programs are also aired as episodes of "The Passionate Eye" on CBC NewsWorld), so keep an eye on those listings. Occasionally you can catch an episode of "The Passionate Eye" online, too.

Direct links:
~ http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/passionate_eye
~ http://www.cbc.ca/documentarychannel/

And, of course, it's available to buy on Doug Block's website for the film, via Amazon:
http://www.51birchstreet.com/index.php


Hope that helps!




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