The Things I Cannot Change (1967)
"This feature documentary is considered to be the forerunner of the NFB's Challenge for Change Program. The film offers in inside look at 3 weeks in the life of the Bailey family. Trouble with the police, begging for stale bread, and the birth of another child are just some of the issues they face. Through it all, the father tries to explain his family's predicament. Although filmed in Montreal, the film offers an anatomy of poverty as it occurs throughout North America." - NFB
Director: Tanya Ballantyne Tree
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 1, 1967
Cinematography: Paul Leach
Editing: William Brind
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
poverty, woman director, quebec direct cinema
More Films by Director: Tanya Ballantyne Tree
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Things I Cannot Change about?
- "This feature documentary is considered to be the forerunner of the NFB's Challenge for Change Program. The film offers in inside look at 3 weeks in the life of the Bailey family. Trouble with the police, begging for stale bread, and the birth of another child are just some of the issues they face. Through it all, the father tries to explain his family's predicament. Although filmed in Montreal, the film offers an anatomy of poverty as it occurs throughout North America." - NFB
- Who directed The Things I Cannot Change?
- The Things I Cannot Change was directed by Tanya Ballantyne Tree.
- How long is The Things I Cannot Change?
- The Things I Cannot Change has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Things I Cannot Change?
- The Things I Cannot Change is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Things I Cannot Change produced?
- The Things I Cannot Change was produced in Canada.