Northside/Southside: A Story of Ottawa Football Fandom
The 14-minute piece takes an in-depth look at the unique and friendly feud that has fueled football fans in Ottawa for generations. It’s a territorial rite of passage between those located in the South Side Stands and those in the North Side Stands at the grounds of Lansdowne Park. The piece weaves through the history and myth that surrounds the now epic chants that echo off each grandstand as both football and fandom has transitioned from Frank Clair Stadium to TD Place, culminating with the ultimate unifying cheer of an Ottawa Redblacks win earlier this year. Numerous interviews with fans from both sides of the divide provide insight on what has become a football tradition in Canada's capital. The documentary explores the roots of the rivalry and examines how the split remains, despite a new team and a new stadium. The entire story builds towards the Redblacks’ inaugural game at TD Place – a tightly-contested 18-17 victory over the Toronto Argonauts.
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