A story from an Upper Ottawa Valley logging community, about a man who chooses the unfettered life and uncertain income of an itinerant bush worker, even though it means that his family live poorly. The film is a study of the effects on family life of isolation and deprivation. Suitable for Upper Secondary level students.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320137
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Family - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social isolation
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Social isolation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)