#FIRSTLOOK: MORE “DEGRASSI” COMING TO PRIME VIDEO CANADA THIS SUMMER

Starting this summer, Canadians can relive their favourite moments – from Manny Santos’ trendsetting fashion; to Yick and Arthur’s adventures in love; or singing “Everybody Wants Something” – as Degrassi captured Canada’s teen angst from 1979-2015. The Degrassi library launching on Prime Video includes The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, Degrassi: The Next Generation, Degrassi Talks, Degrassi Unscripted, and Degrassi High: School’s Out, all in one place on July 18, 2023!

(As every Canadian already knows) The series centers around an ensemble cast of students at the fictional Degrassi Community School who face challenges such as sex, teen pregnancy, bullying, consent, drug use, body image, sexual identity, domestic violence, gang violence, mental health, and many other issues teenagers face. Capturing all the anguish, heartbreak and lessons learned over decades of Canadian television the series is beloved by millions and the launching pad of some of the country’s biggest names.

For over four decades, watching Degrassi has been a rite of passage for teenagers everywhere, providing a mirror into their passions, struggles and triumphs as they navigate the road to selfhood. Always at the vanguard of inspiration, education and entertainment, Degrassi is one of the most iconic brands in youth culture, unafraid to tackle even the most challenging stories. No issue has been too controversial or too real for Degrassi to explore, often breaking new ground on such subjects as teen pregnancy, racism, AIDS, eating disorders, child abuse, learning disabilities, gender identity, violence and more. Owned by WildBrain, Degrassi was originally created by Linda Schuyler and the late Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi has become a Canadian institution celebrated worldwide and recognized with dozens of awards, including two International Emmy Awards, two Teen Choice Awards and a Peabody.