Hochelaga In The Open

“Why do the rich keep getting richer and the poor keep getting poorer?” – Mario

With the growing gentrification transforming several neighborhoods in Montreal, social inequalities are becoming increasingly visible. The global pandemic has only deepened this divide, exacerbating precarity and pushing many people into homelessness. Today, makeshift encampments dot the Montreal landscape—a new reality in the history of this metropolis, echoing the situation in many other cities.

Through raw portraits and poignant testimonies, Hochelaga in the Open is an immersive documentary series that delves into the issues of homelessness, gentrification, and precarity shaping daily life in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. This deep dive into a complex and often overlooked reality gives a voice to those living in the shadows, particularly the residents of the Notre-Dame encampment, shedding light on their struggle for survival.