This Beggar's Description

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Released July 19, 2006

Overview

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?

Runtime

1h 5m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

This Beggar's Description


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Canada

Spoken Languages

  • English

Crew