We Regret to Inform You...
2015
11 min
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In a check-box society that functions by dividing us into neatly-defined categories, where does someone with a strong mind and a weak body fit in? Dr. Heidi Janz - award-winning playwright, accomplished academic, and self-described ‘crip’ – has a curious problem. Despite her obvious physical limitations she is denied financial assistance from government programmes because of her “productive” mind. Following Heidi through her everyday life, with all its unique responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges, We Regret to Inform You... offers an unsentimental, and unapologetic, look at what it means to be both “disabled” and “productive”.
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In a check-box society that functions by dividing us into neatly-defined categories, where does someone with a strong mind and a weak body fit in? Dr. Heidi Janz - award-winning playwright, accomplished academic, and self-described ‘crip’ – has a curious problem. Despite her obvious physical limitations she is denied financial assistance from government programmes because of her “productive” mind. Following Heidi through her everyday life, with all its unique responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges, We Regret to Inform You... offers an unsentimental, and unapologetic, look at what it means to be both “disabled” and “productive”.
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writerEva ColmersHeidi Janz
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directorEva ColmersHeidi Janz
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producerBonnie Thompson
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executive producerDavid Christensen
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editorScott Parker
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director of photographyaAron Munson
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additional photographyJimmy BustosScott Parker
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sound recordistLarry MacDonald
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audio post productionJohn BlerotMike Sanders
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composerEverett LaRoi
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musicianEverett LaRoi
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transcriptionSharon Murphy
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voice-overMelissa Thinglestad
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participantHeidi JanzCarlene BelleroseTyler MunroPat LangnerVern ThiessenStacy CabralAwkward Parker-Janz
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colouristHerman Ansink
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online editorKody Davidson
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motion graphicsKim Clegg
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program administratorGinette D'Silva
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production coordinatorFaye YonedaJasmine Pullukatt
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marketing managerLeslie Stafford
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production supervisorMark Power
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centre operations managerDarin Clausen
Education
Ages 16 to 18
Civics/Citizenship - Human Rights
Health/Personal Development - Bullying & Discrimination
Social Studies - Law
Social Studies - Social Policies and Programs
Ideal for essays, debates and class discussions on the role of government in offering social programs and health care. Explain Heidi Janz’s situation, and why she needs government support. What is the responsibility of the government for an individual such as Heidi Janz, in terms of financial support, medical support, nursing and caregiving, or other forms of support? If budgets for social-assistance programs are limited, how do we determine who receives benefits and who does not?
