This is a portrayal of a young woman left alone to cope with family problems. Laurette is a young secretary, separated from her husband, with a daughter to bring up. Her thoughts, feelings and fears are shown. As she tries to make sense of the broken reality of her life, she must each day convince herself that life can go on while she provides a home for her child, that living as a “solo” parent is possible. (Awards: Washington)
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311269
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Family - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Single parents
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Social conditions
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children of divorced parents
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Psychological aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Parenting
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women - Psychology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)