This sensitive drama examines the effects of divorce on a family, particularly on a twelve-year-old girl. Although Helen Murray’s parents were divorced two years ago, Helen still hopes for a reconciliation. When a visit from her father is cancelled, an emotionally charged confrontation with her mother takes place. Helen admits her anguish over the divorce and realizes that she must learn to accept the situation. An excellent film for both children and adults on the themes of family communications and coping positively with family break-up, The Way It Is can be used for discussion in family-life courses and single-parent groups, and for individual and couples counselling. Cast: Stephanie Daniel, Anick Farris, Kevin Riley, Ronna Sinclair, Shauna Wilkie
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
508517
Language
English
Subject categories
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Family relationships
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children of divorced parents
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Mothers and daughters
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)