This Beggar's Description

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?

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Release Date

July 19, 2006

Status

Released

Original Title

This Beggar's Description

Runtime

1h 5min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

ONF | NFB