Natural Recovery Systems of Moncton, New Brunswick, is a recycling factory. The employees are efficient and conscientious. All are eligible for on-the-job training and an after-hours life-skills program. They are mentally and physically disabled, a resource of forgotten people. The film shows them on and off the job, learning new skills, and generally relaxing among themselves in the company cafeteria. Narrated by Joseph Rutten. (Award: New York.)
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ACMI Identifier
309787
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - United States - New York - Awards
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Work environment
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Work experience
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Work groups
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Employees - Training of
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Handicapped - Care and treatment
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Handicapped - Education
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Handicapped - Employment
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Handicapped - Rehabilitation
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Life skills
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mentally handicapped
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physically handicapped
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)