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Listen to documentary filmmaker and street photographer Ezra Soiferman talk about his Jewish upbringing in Montreal, his career path as a documentary filmmaker, and his projects as a street photographer, accompanied by a discussion of his artistic approach, outlook on life, and love for Montreal. Ezra Soiferman is the co-founder of Perpetuum Productions, director and co-founder of the Montreal Film Group, and the first artist-in-residence at Tweed. His movies – including “Grass Fed" (2015), "Dockside to Bedside: 100 Years of Herzl" (2013), "Posthumous Pickle Party" (2007), "Cod Help Us" (2005), "Man of Grease" (2001), "Tree Weeks" (1998) and "Pressure Drop" (1993) – have won awards or screened at over 35 film festivals around the world. Ezra Soiferman has also produced a number of photo series, including "Last Game at The Forum" (2016) and "The Walls of Montreal" / "Les Murs de Montréal" (2016). To learn more about his work, visit http://www.EzraSoiferman.com. This interview was recorded in February 2017 at Ezra Soiferman’s home in NDG (22 mins).