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Growing Up Canadian: Family - DVD ONF/NFB


Catalogue Number:  NFB528181
Producer:  National Film Board Of Canada
Producers:  Hoda Elatawi, Sheila Petzold, Ken Stewart, Marcel Clément
Directors:  Susan Terrill
Producing Agencies:  GAPC Entertainment (Nepean), Telewerx (Ottawa)
Subject:  Documentary, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies/Home Economics
Language:  English
Country Of Origin:  Canada
Copyright Year:  2003
Running Time:  46:47
Closed Captions:  Yes


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Canadians of all ages tell stories of growing up with mom, dad, siblings and even the family pet. From making underwear out of flour sacks to scrounging for coal, most Canadian families were poor for the first half of the 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a country moving from rural dominion to urban nation, this episode follows changes in family homes, cars and neighbourhoods.

Throughout the episode, stories of family rituals, rules and discipline highlight dramatic cultural changes in the century.

Family is one of a 6-part series entitled Growing Up Canadian. These documentaries explore the myths and realities of Canadian childhood through family life, schooling, work, play, health and the media. The series marks the contribution of childhood and youth experience in defining Canada as it grew into full nationhood in the 20th century.


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