"Lowdown Tracks is a feature documentary telling the story of a disparate group of street musicians. Homeless, home free, or living on the margins, they are the balladeers of the “lowdown” – telling it like it is. They share talent and passion and tragedy in equal measure, along with a different view of society, as seen from the 'other side of the tracks.' How did they get there, and how do they survive? At a time of extreme social inequity, their lyrics and music capture a unique view from the ground. Toronto musician and activist Lorraine Segato (Parachute Club/Rise Up!) has made homeless relief her cause for years. Inspired by field recordings from the Great Depression, she launches a modern day project to record their songs. As she begins to find the music, filmmakers Shelley Saywell and Deborah Parks and the Bishari team (Michael Grippo CSC, John Tran CSC, Peter Sawade, Deborah Palloway) simultaneously record their stories. Shot and recorded from abandoned tracks, beneath bridges, inside shelters, rooming houses and alleyways, Lowdown Tracks is both social commentary and a celebration of the power of music and survival"-- publisher's web site.