This Beggar's Description (2006)

It's a sensitive, moving doc chronicling the life of Tétrault's brother Philip , a Montreal poet, musician and diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic. A promising athlete as a child, Philip began experiencing mood swings in his early 20s. His extended family, including his daughter, share their conflicted feelings love, guilt, shame, anger with the camera. They want to make sure he's safe, but how much can they take?

Director: Pierre Tétrault
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
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Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Homelessness Struggle and Street Reality

Keywords

homeless person, schizophrenia, poetry, homelessness, mental breakdown, poet, montreal, canada, jail, mental institution, writer, family, mental patient, mental illness, street life, mental instability

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Beggar's Description about?
It's a sensitive, moving doc chronicling the life of Tétrault's brother Philip , a Montreal poet, musician and diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic. A promising athlete as a child, Philip began experiencing mood swings in his early 20s. His extended family, including his daughter, share their conflicted feelings love, guilt, shame, anger with the camera. They want to make sure he's safe, but how much can they take?
Who directed This Beggar's Description?
This Beggar's Description was directed by Pierre Tétrault.
Who stars in This Beggar's Description?
This Beggar's Description stars Phil Tétrault.
How long is This Beggar's Description?
This Beggar's Description has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is This Beggar's Description?
This Beggar's Description is a Documentary film.
Where was This Beggar's Description produced?
This Beggar's Description was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of This Beggar's Description?
The themes of This Beggar's Description include: Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Homelessness Struggle and Street Reality.