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I'll Be Home for Christmas (1985)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 2H 17M

Director : Brian McKenzie

Synopsis

I'll be Home for Christmas cuts through social taboos to explore the subculture of people commonly dismissed as ‘derelicts'. In its portrayal of five homeless men, the film challenges conventional views of alcoholism and homelessness by depicting these men as members of a social network with a highly developed sense of mutual concern and camaraderie.

Actors

John Collins
John Collins
Self
Frank Pardy
Frank Pardy
Self
David Ryan
David Ryan
Self
Trevor Wilson
Trevor Wilson
Self

Crews

Brian McKenzie
Brian McKenzie
Director
Brian McKenzie
Brian McKenzie
Cinematography
Brian McKenzie
Brian McKenzie
Producer
John Cruthers
John Cruthers
Producer

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