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Salvation

This documentary portrays the front-line street workers who serve the needy under the umbrella of the Salvation Army. One of the world's largest social agencies, the Army is a religious institution that serves the practical needs of people first, believing that religion is of no use to anyone who is hungry, homeless and hopeless. Join filmmaker Rosemary House as she peers into the hearts and minds of people on both sides of the street – those who help and those who need help. Shot in Toronto at Christmastime, the film chronicles the small hopes and tiny victories of life lived …
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This documentary portrays the front-line street workers who serve the needy under the umbrella of the Salvation Army. One of the world's largest social agencies, the Army is a religious institution that serves the practical needs of people first, believing that religion is of no use to anyone who is hungry, homeless and hopeless.


Join filmmaker Rosemary House as she peers into the hearts and minds of people on both sides of the street – those who help and those who need help. Shot in Toronto at Christmastime, the film chronicles the small hopes and tiny victories of life lived below the poverty line and the daily rewards for those who work to serve others.

Religion, Beliefs and Ethics Social Issues All subjects
  • writer
    Rosemary House
  • director
    Rosemary House
  • narrator
    Rosemary House
  • producer
    Kent Martin
  • cinematography
    Nigel Markham
  • editor
    Angela Baker
  • sound
    John Martin
  • production manager
    Patricia Coughran
  • location manager
    Mary Sexton
  • original music composer
    Paul Steffler
  • singer
    Vicky Hynes
  • studio musician
    Paul Steffler
    Jim Prowse
    Jon Green
    Greg Walsh
    Melinda Ryan
    Rick Hollett
    Mark Bragg
    Scott Mansfield
  • sound editor
    Alex Salter
  • technical coordinator
    Patricia Coughran
    Claude Cardinal
  • studio clerk
    Stephanie Coolen
    Vanessa Larsen
  • camera assistant
    David Archibald
  • assistant editor
    Jason MacLeod
  • research
    Rosemary House
  • on-line
    Denis Pilon
    Sylvain Desbiens
  • re-recording
    Jean Paul Vialard
    Shelley Craig
  • titles
    NFB Visual Effects Services
  • program administrator
    John William Lutz
  • executive producer
    Sally Bochner

Education

Ages 11 to 17
School subjects
Civics/Citizenship - Human Rights Civics/Citizenship - Ideologies Ethics and Religious Culture - Ethical Values Geography - Territory: Urban
Before viewing this film, ask the class if they've ever heard of the Salvation Army. After the viewing, decide with the class what they can do to raise money to show support for the Salvation Army. Have students volunteer at a shelter to show support and appreciation for what the Salvation Army does.

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