Children of Alcohol

198418 min 10 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Gil Cardinal

Production: Anne WheelerTom Radford

Script: Bev Ross

Produced by the NFB with the assistance of the Alberta Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission.

This documentary focuses on children of alcoholics. In the relaxed environment of a mountain campsite, a group of young people discuss their anger and frustration, and talk about their struggle to cope with the problems created by their parents' drinking. By sharing their experiences, they open a door for others like them. Aimed primarily at an audience of elementary school children and older, Children of Alcohol will provide an excellent vehicle for generating discussion about alcohol abuse and the family.

Subject categories


  • Families > AdolescentsChildrenParent-Child RelationshipsProblems in the Family
  • Health and Medicine > Alcohol, Drugs and TobaccoBabies and Children
  • Family Studies/Home Economics > Relationships
  • Health/Personal Development > Substance Use and Abuse/Addiction
  • Health & Wellbeing > Addiction (Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking Cessation) Children’s Health Psychology & Mental Health
  • Roles & Relationships > Children & Youth Domestic Abuse

Credits


director
Gil Cardinal
producer
Anne Wheeler
executive producer
Tom Radford
script
Bev Ross
cinematography
Doug Cole
sound
Garrell Clark
editing
Harvey Spak
Anne Wheeler
Gil Cardinal
sound editing
Gerald K. Wilson
re-recording
Jean-Pierre Joutel
narrator
Kris Purdy
music
Lawrence Reese

Awards


  • Honorable MentionItinerant - National Council on Family Relations