Twelve emotionally disturbed children are observed over five weeks at a residential treatment center near Toronto, with no narration or interviews.
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Synopsis
Twelve emotionally disturbed children are observed over five weeks at a residential treatment center near Toronto, with no narration or interviews.
Synopsis
At the Warrendale residential treatment center near Toronto, twelve children with emotional disturbances interact with their caregivers over five weeks. Filmmaker Allan King records their daily routines without narration or interviews. The absence of direction allows moments of genuine emotion and behavior to unfold naturally. King refers to this method as “actuality drama.” The film captures the challenges and dynamics of life within the center in 1967.
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Why Watch
- See daily life at a 1960s treatment center.
- Meet twelve children with emotional disturbances.
- Find out how staff interact with the children.
Did You Know
- The film was shot over a period of five weeks.
- There are twelve emotionally disturbed children featured in the film.
- Warrendale was filmed at a residential treatment center near Toronto.
- The film has a duration of 101 minutes.
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What year was the documentary 'Warrendale' released?
Warrendale was released in 1967.
How long is the documentary 'Warrendale'?
The duration of Warrendale is 101 minutes.
Where was 'Warrendale' filmed?
Warrendale was filmed at a residential treatment center near Toronto, Canada.
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