Eye Witness No. 72

195510 min 25 secFilm: Documentary, News Magazine (1940-1965)

Direction: William Davidson

Production: Jack OlsenNicholas Balla

Script: William Davidson

The stirring story of the Salvation Army, with an account of the comprehensive training given its young cadets and the work of its social services. More than a band on the corner, soldiers of the Army provide a temporary home for children, assist the distressed, give permanent shelter to elderly folk, and lend a helping hand to the derelict and the outcast.

Subject categories

  • Religion, Beliefs and Ethics > CharityChristian MissionsReligion, Politics and Society
  • Social Issues > Community Projects and AssistanceReligion and EthicsSocial ServicesSocial Services in Canada

Credits

director
William Davidson
script
William Davidson
producer
Jack Olsen
executive producer
Nicholas Balla
camera
Grant Crabtree
sound
Clarke Daprato
Joan Edward
editing
Peter Jones
narrator
Geoffrey Hogwood