171: Going Down the Road (1970) with Jayne Eastwood
It’s heavy hitter day here on RCMPod - Not just that we’re talking about one of the most iconic Canadian films of all time 1970’s Going Down The Road - but also that we’re talking to one of the most iconic actors. That’s right - Jayne Eastwood is on the show talking about her storied career as an actor in Canada. If you don’t know Jayne yet - get ready to fall in love. Hilarious, articulate, and whip-crack quick - she’s one heck of a story teller.
Get ready for stories, songs, and a masterclass in acting…plus some insight into some of the most important touchstones in Canadian culture - including that epic 1972 production of Godspell.
Content warning for a discussion of substance abuse.
Find out more about Jayne herself in a fabulous Firecracker Department interview with Naomi Sneakus,
Check out Going Down the Road - streaming now on Kanopy in Canada and you can see One Man on the NFB for free. https://www.nfb.ca/film/one_man/
