Full of gentle warmth and humour, and with an upbeat reggae score, this feature from the NFB's Alternative Drama program provides an intimate look at the lives of four Black teenagers in Montréal. Some of the issues examined include poverty, teenage pregnancy, racism, and the importance of having a community.
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John N. Smith Director · David Wilson Writer Richard Nichol Writer
United States release January 1, 1987 · Produced in Canada
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ONF | NFB
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Canada
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English
Release dates
Canada · August 28, 1986
Limited theatrical · (Montréal World Film Festival)
United States · January 1, 1987
Limited theatrical · (Sundance Film Festival)
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