The Things I Cannot Change (1967)

Production companies : ONF | NFB /

January 1, 1967 55m Canada Documentary English More

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"This feature documentary is considered to be the forerunner of the NFB's Challenge for Change Program. The film offers in inside look at 3 weeks in the life of the Bailey family. Trouble with the police, begging for stale bread, and the birth of another child are just some of the issues they face. Through it all, the father tries to explain his family's predicament. Although filmed in Montreal, the film offers an anatomy of poverty as it occurs throughout North America." - NFB

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title：The Things I Cannot Change
status：Released
Release date： 1967
Runtime：55m
Genres： Documentary ·
Countries of origin： Canada ·
Original Language： English ·
Director： Tanya Ballantyne Tree /
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Production companies： ONF | NFB ·
Overview："This feature documentary is considered to be the forerunner of the NFB's Challenge for Change Program. The film offers in inside look at 3 weeks in the life of the Bailey family. Trouble with the police, begging for stale bread, and the birth of another child are just some of the issues they face. Through it all, the father tries to explain his family's predicament. Although filmed in Montreal, the film offers an anatomy of poverty as it occurs throughout North America." - NFB