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'Wasaga' is a Canadian drama film, directed by Judith Doyle and released in 1994.Gerald Pratley, 'A Century of Canadian Cinema'. Lynx Images, 2003. . p. 235. The film stars Louise Lilliefeldt as Rebecca, a video artist from Toronto who is working on a project in Wasaga Beach; she takes driving lessons from driving instructor Judy (Tracy Wright) because of the town's much more car-oriented lifestyle, only to find Judy becoming a love interest.Craig MacInnis, "Wasaga Beach movie offbeat Canadian gem". 'Toronto Star', September 9, 1994.

The cast also includes Daniel MacIvor as David, the gay owner of an antique store,Geoff Pevere, "Vive la difference". 'The Globe and Mail', September 9, 1994. and Andrew J. Paterson of the punk rock band The Government as an unnamed musician performing his own band's 1980 single "Flat Tire".

The film premiered at the 1994 Toronto International Film Festival."A critical sampling of festival fare". 'The Globe and Mail', September 9, 1994. The film did not receive widespread commercial distribution, but it received a followup screening at the National Film Board of Canada's John Spotton Theatre in 1995 as part of the Women on Women screening series.Craig MacInnis, "Wasaga gets deserved boost at Women On Women series". 'Toronto Star', March 10, 1995.

Wright was one of the runners-up for Best Actress in 'Take One's' 1995 Toronto Film Critics Poll."The Toronto Film Critics' Poll". 'Take One', Winter 1996.

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