The Hudon family left the city to become modern pioneers on their ranch in the Cariboo country of British Columbia The winters are harsh, the work load is heavy, money is scarce, but they live on their own land. The film presents an unvarnished look at the problems and joys they experience as a family.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313967
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → British Columbia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - Canada
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Sociology, Rural
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Life change events
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Life change events
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Lifestyles
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)