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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".[
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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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