Salvation
2001
50 min
Coming soon
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.
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writerRosemary House
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directorRosemary House
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narratorRosemary House
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producerKent Martin
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cinematographyNigel Markham
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editorAngela Baker
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soundJohn Martin
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production managerPatricia Coughran
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location managerMary Sexton
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original music composerPaul Steffler
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singerVicky Hynes
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studio musicianPaul StefflerJim ProwseJon GreenGreg WalshMelinda RyanRick HollettMark BraggScott Mansfield
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sound editorAlex Salter
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technical coordinatorPatricia CoughranClaude Cardinal
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studio clerkStephanie CoolenVanessa Larsen
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camera assistantDavid Archibald
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assistant editorJason MacLeod
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researchRosemary House
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on-lineDenis PilonSylvain Desbiens
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re-recordingJean Paul VialardShelley Craig
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titlesNFB Visual Effects Services
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program administratorJohn William Lutz
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executive producerSally Bochner
Education
Ages 11 to 17
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.
