A Starting Point (2021)

• 84%
• 2021
• Documentary
• Tessa Jennison
• Ashley DeMarte
• Tessa Jennison
• Dave Wall

A Starting Point follows three colleagues on a 65km non-stop winter trek to raise awareness about homelessness in Waterloo Region. Meanwhile, an ongoing discussion examines the impacts of rapid development, the affordable housing crisis, and the community's potential to set an example as leaders social compassion. The film, which showcases beautiful HD footage shot during the 2018-2020 Crossing Treks, also shares the perspectives of key community members and influencers discussing the state of the region's affordable housing crisis.