Description

When a schoolteacher decides to teach her Grade 8 class about filmmaking and creates a documentary that ends up being broadcast internationally she sets in motion a career of storytelling for an age group largely ignored by TV executives and creates one of the mostloved television franchises of all time

Linda Schuyler cocreator and executive producer of the longrunning Degrassi series shares her personal stories about the grit and determination necessary to make it as a woman entrepreneur in the bourgeoning independent Canadian television industry of the early 1980s

After surviving a nearfatal car accident in 1968 Linda found her life continuing to veer in unexpected directions ultimately leading her to use her innate abilities as an educator to become a successful storyteller and businesswoman

Lindas deep fondness for teenagers has made her a champion for adolescents In The Mother of All Degrassi she shares her strong belief that television is all about the story and a good story is all about making the political personal Through anecdotes and introspection Linda examines her philosophy to dream big think small meet life headon and always keep an open heart