10-7 for Life
1995
56 min
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10–7 for Life is a funny, raw and occasionally violent chronicle of the last two weeks of Carol Banks's career as a cop in Parkdale, Toronto. Exploring the contrasts and absurdities of patrolling the streets, the film looks at everything from the now-almost-routine gang shootings to a colleague's shocking murder, while also capturing what Banks describes as "babysitting" – officers trying to help people who can't look after themselves. Filmed by Carol's sister, Cindy Banks, this film offers a rare inside look at a police force struggling to cope with an increasingly violent city, and an intimate portrait of one …
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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10–7 for Life is a funny, raw and occasionally violent chronicle of the last two weeks of Carol Banks's career as a cop in Parkdale, Toronto. Exploring the contrasts and absurdities of patrolling the streets, the film looks at everything from the now-almost-routine gang shootings to a colleague's shocking murder, while also capturing what Banks describes as "babysitting" – officers trying to help people who can't look after themselves. Filmed by Carol's sister, Cindy Banks, this film offers a rare inside look at a police force struggling to cope with an increasingly violent city, and an intimate portrait of one burnt-out cop who has to get out for her own peace of mind.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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directorCynthia Banks
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producerCynthia Banks
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executive producerPaul CaulfieldDon Haig
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associate producerKenneth Hirsch
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cameraCynthia BanksJoseph Sutherland
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soundCynthia BanksJoseph Sutherland
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editingDeborah Palloway
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sound editingPaul Demers
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re-recordingLouis Hone
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musicRichard Gozdzialski
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Geography - Territory: Urban
History and Citizenship Education - Issues in Society Today
Social Studies - Law
Prior to watching the documentary, have students discuss the roles and responsibilities of a police officer. The class can then compare the roles of a teacher and police officer. Interview a police officer and discuss some of the issues that arise in the documentary, as well as the challenges and stresses of the job. Students should ask if the officer thinks the role of the police has changed over the past decade because of societal changes.
