Raise the Hammer
"996 King Street West: The Westdale Barbershop" is a short documentary about a local barbershop in the heart of Westdale. It was originally created as a final project for an English seminar, but quickly took on a life of its own. Written and directed by Eric Tarquinio. Camerawork and editing by THEWETDOGMEDIA (Maxine Gravina).
By Flavia DiRocco (anonymous) | Posted December 12, 2013 at 17:25:54
Awesome! What a great story!
By Gino (anonymous) | Posted December 12, 2013 at 20:58:18
A beautiful success story about Italian immigration. Very authentic.
By Sam C (anonymous) | Posted December 12, 2013 at 21:00:44
Great short documentary. "patiently awaiting pond-hockey season" very Canadian haha
By Nice story (anonymous) | Posted December 22, 2013 at 06:11:15
Thanks for the history on this barber shop. From the pictures it looks like they do wet shaves with a straight razor. I've been looking all over for someone who still does this and have found a couple that do it, but with safety razor blades in a straight razor style holder.
Do they do wet shaves with a straight razor there?
By Anon (anonymous) | Posted January 01, 2014 at 00:53:58
I was, at first glance, hoping this had to do with a barber-shop quartet located, mysteriously, in Westdale.
By SH (anonymous) | Posted January 01, 2014 at 16:35:49
It's crazy how little we know about our own city, thanks for sharing :)
By Mac (anonymous) | Posted June 06, 2015 at 17:31:10
I walk by this shop everyday! Westdale is beautiful.
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