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1957
28 min
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This short film is a portrait of Nora Fenton, a 15-year-old girl who is sent to a home for problem teens because of her persistent defiance of parental authority and self-injurious behavior. Typifying the problems of emotional adjustment experienced by many adolescents, this story of conflict and rebellion shows how understanding, affection and firm parental guidance are the factors most needed in helping teens weather their most turbulent years.
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Perspective1955 46 filmsThis TV series from the mid-1950s blended documentary and fiction to tell Canadian stories from a Canadian perspective.
This short film is a portrait of Nora Fenton, a 15-year-old girl who is sent to a home for problem teens because of her persistent defiance of parental authority and self-injurious behavior. Typifying the problems of emotional adjustment experienced by many adolescents, this story of conflict and rebellion shows how understanding, affection and firm parental guidance are the factors most needed in helping teens weather their most turbulent years.
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directorFergus McDonell
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producerGrant McLean
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scriptCharles E. Israel
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photographyEugene Boyko
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soundFrank Orban
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editingDennis Sawyer
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castNorman EttlingerWilliam Fruete