Up Against the System (1969)
People on welfare are rarely heard. What do they go through? How do they feel? How do concerned social and welfare workers feel about the welfare system? What is welfare supposed to do? In this film, welfare recipients and social case workers talk about the problems of being "up against the system." Part of the "Challenge for Change" series.
Director: Terence Macartney-Filgate
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 1969
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
welfare, state welfare
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Up Against the System about?
- People on welfare are rarely heard. What do they go through? How do they feel? How do concerned social and welfare workers feel about the welfare system? What is welfare supposed to do? In this film, welfare recipients and social case workers talk about the problems of being "up against the system." Part of the "Challenge for Change" series.
- Who directed Up Against the System?
- Up Against the System was directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate.
- How long is Up Against the System?
- Up Against the System has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Up Against the System?
- Up Against the System is a Documentary film.
- Where was Up Against the System produced?
- Up Against the System was produced in Canada.