There's No Place Like This Place, Anyplace

May 28, 2020

1h 16m

★ 0.0

Overview

Over the course of over six decades, Honest Ed's became a Toronto Landmark. The neighbourhood it left behind when it closed its doors in 2016 reflects on its history and legacy.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

CBC

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