George Stroumboulopoulos celebrates 'the stories that made us' with MADE
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Hey, what's going on?
It's Georgie here.
Hi from Vancouver.
I'm really excited to share that I'm hitting the road this summer, travelling across Canada with Made New, and I'm pumped to be a part of the most ambitious campaign yet.
I have been so lucky to meet so many of you Canadians over the years, and you've shared stories about how a Canadian television show or movie deeply affected you, whether it inspired you to live more authentically or to better understand your roots or this country's history or maybe even to pursue a career path, and these are the kinds of stories that we're searching for: the Canadian stories that made you.
So over the next few weeks, I'll be stopping in cities and towns and maybe hamlets from coast to coast to coast and chatting with Canadians, including some familiar faces.
It's the ultimate celebration of Canadian film and television.
So if you see me passing through your place, come say hi and share your story.
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