Canada / Jul 19, 2006
This Beggar's Description (2006)
Directed by Pierre Tétrault
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1h 5min
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Plot
It's a sensitive, moving doc chronicling the life of Tétrault's brother Philip , a Montreal poet, musician and diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic. A promising athlete as a child, Philip began experiencing mood swings in his early 20s. His extended family, including his daughter, share their conflicted feelings love, guilt, shame, anger with the camera. They want to make sure he's safe, but how much can they take?
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Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | This Beggar's Description |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ONF | NFB |
| Release date | 19 luglio 2006 |
| Assistant directors | Pierre Tétrault |
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