Night Children
Synopsis
Fifty calls a day come into the Children's Aid Society, each representing a child in need of assistance in Toronto during the 1950s.
Synopsis
A young girl named Donna wanders alone through the streets of Toronto at night. Mary Linton, a case worker with the Children's Aid Society, responds to calls about children in distress. She visits homes to offer help to families in crisis. Linton finds Donna's mother unresponsive and attempts to provide support. The documentary, "Night Children," directed by Bernard Devlin, runs for 29 minutes and captures the urgent work of social workers in the city during 1956.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Follow Mary Linton as she answers urgent calls for help.
- Meet children like Donna facing difficult home situations.
- See the impact of a mother's struggles on her child.
Did You Know
- The Children's Aid Society receives about fifty calls a day regarding children in need.
- Mary Linton responds to a call about a boy whose mother has just killed herself.
- Donna, a child featured in the film, is described as hungry and cold in her home.
- Mrs. Snell, Donna's mother, claims she doesn't need help despite her situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the Children's Aid Society in the documentary?
The Children's Aid Society receives around fifty calls a day regarding children in trouble, with ten to fifteen calls occurring during night duty.
What happened to the mother of the small boy mentioned in the documentary?
The mother of the small boy killed herself, leaving the child without a father.
What is the name of the child that Mrs. Snell is caring for?
The child that Mrs. Snell is caring for is named Donna.
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